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acicular

UK
/əˈsɪkjʊlə/
US
/əˈsɪkjələr/

Translations

acicularadjective
more acicular
Comp.
most acicular
Super.
UK
/əˈsɪkjʊlə/
US
/əˈsɪkjələr/
The mineral has an acicular crystal structure.
Минерал имеет игольчатую кристаллическую структуру.
Synonyms
needle-like
slender
sharp
pointed
thin

Definitions

acicularadjective
Having a needle-like shape; slender and pointed.
The acicular leaves of the pine tree are adapted to conserve water.
Composed of or displaying slender, needle-like crystals, especially in mineralogy or metallurgy.
The sample revealed an acicular microstructure when viewed under the microscope.
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