spherulate

/sferˈyülāt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form into or give the shape of a sphere

“The artist spherulated the metal to create a beautiful sculpture.”

2. noun

a sphere-shaped object, especially one formed artificially

“The astronaut released a small spherulate to measure the planet’s atmospheric conditions.”

Synonyms

  • globate
  • sphericalize

Antonyms

  • deform
  • irregularize