flyspecks

noun

Definition of flyspecksnext
plural of flyspeck
as in specks
a very small piece surreptitiously removed a flyspeck of dirt from the china

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  1. particles
  2. grains
  3. crumbs
  4. snippets
Noun
  • To return to their normal state, the particles release that energy in the form of light, according to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute website, which tracks the phenomenon.
    Eric Lagatta, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Cornbread dressing is a Southern specialty, with its American origins dating back to the early 1900s when African Americans developed the dish using leftover bread or grains mixed with seasonings.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The finish is long, smooth, and slightly dry, with lingering notes of cooked cereal grains and a hint of pepper.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • Sweep Floors One of the worst parts about sweeping floors is having to remove loose hairs and crumbs from the broom's bristles.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Keep the mini broom handy to sweep crumbs off the counter, table, or sofa.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of crumbs
Noun
  • The lawsuit goes on to allege that Stereophonic lifts specific scenes, and even snippets of dialog, from Making Rumours.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • If possible, consider making a music video, a lyric video or a series of visual snippets to go along with your release strategy.
    Justin Grome, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of snippets
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