The phrase
"sand grains" refers to the tiny particles of sand that make up a beach or desert. These grains are small and often smooth, and when many of them come together, they form large sandy areas.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«sand»
«grains»
Sentences with «sand grains»
- At just the right mix, when formed into a carefully crafted castle on the beach, the water helps to bind together the individual sand grains, maintaining the structure's shape. (science.howstuffworks.com)
- When this happens, the larger sand grains typically lose electrons to the lighter dust particles, giving the dust a negative charge. (sciencemag.org)
- The dust particles are blown higher into the air more readily, whereas the now positively charged sand grains usually remain closer to ground level. (sciencemag.org)
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