globular

• Qui a la forme d'un globe ou d'une sphère ; arrondi, sphérique, en forme de boule.

Describes something that is shaped like a globe or sphere; spherical.

1. Spherical shapeC1formal

   Having the shape of a globe or sphere; round.

   De forme sphérique

   • The globular clusters of stars are visible through the telescope.
   • The plant produces small, globular fruits.
   • The artist created a globular sculpture from clay.

   Synonymesball-shapedgloboseorbicularroundspherical

   Antonymesangularconcaveconvexcubicalflatjagged

2. Composed of globulesC1formal

   Made up of small, round particles or droplets.

   Composé de globules

   • The liquid formed a globular mass when cooled.
   • Under the microscope, the sample appeared globular.
   • The globular structure of the protein is essential for its function.