droplet

droplet
A diminutive drop, such as a particle of moisture discharged from the mouth during coughing, sneezing, or speaking; these may transmit infections to others by their airborne passage. [drop + -let, dim. suffix]

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drop·let 'dräp-lət n a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

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drop·let (dropґlət) a tiny drop, such as one of the particles of moisture expelled from the mouth in coughing, sneezing, or speaking, which may carry infection to others through the air. See also under nucleus.

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