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globular Definition

globu·lar (gläb′yə lər)

adjective

  1. shaped like a globe or ball; spherical; round
  2. made up of globules

globular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cluster: The oldest globular clusters contain only stars less massive than 0.7 solar masses.
  • protein: The globular soya protein is unfolded to form extended chains of protein.
  • domain: The molecule consists of a short triple helix about 105 nm in length with a large globular domain at each end.
  • head: Click Here Tulip Burning Heart Large globular head opening creamy yellow turning to creamy white.
  • shape: A serious politician has long been struggling to emerge from the globular mountainous shape of Nicholas Soames.
  • structure: Overall each subunit is a tight globular structure, very compact with little empty space in the middle.