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pectinate

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

pectinateverb

pectinated

Past Simple

pectinated

Past Participle

pectinating

ing-form

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

/ˈpɛktəˌneɪt/

Translations

pectinerTerme technique, rare; signifie arranger en dents de peigne.

The biologist carefully pectinates the feathers of the bird to study their structure.

Le biologiste pectine soigneusement les plumes de l'oiseau pour étudier leur structure.

Definitions

To comb or arrange in a pectinate or comb-like pattern.

The biologist carefully pectinates the feathers of the bird to study their structure.

pectinateadjective

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

Translations

pectinéTerme technique, surtout en botanique et en anatomie; signifie « en forme de peigne ».

The pectinate leaves of the fern gave it a delicate and intricate appearance.

Les feuilles pectinées de la fougère lui donnaient une apparence délicate et complexe.

Definitions

Having a comb-like structure or appearance, with narrow, closely spaced projections or teeth.

The pectinate leaves of the fern gave it a delicate and intricate appearance.

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