pellet
word
Definition
A small, round or cylindrical piece of something, often made by pressing material together. Pellets can refer to animal food, small projectiles, or medicine tablets.
Usage & Nuances
Common in scientific, technical, and informal contexts. Typical combinations: 'wood pellet', 'air gun pellet', 'fish food pellet', 'medicine pellet'. Not usually used for large objects. Avoid confusing with 'tablet' (medicine) except when the medicine is truly shaped as a pellet.
Example Sentences
The rabbit eats a pellet of food every hour.
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The doctor gave me a small pellet to take for my pain.
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We use wood pellets to heat our house in winter.
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Check if there are any pellets left in the container.
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He loaded his air gun with a pellet.
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Can you feed the fish a few more pellets?
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