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lamellate

/ləˈmɛl.eɪt/

lamellateverb

lamellated

Past Simple

lamellated

Past Participle

lamellating

Gerund

/ləˈmɛl.eɪt/

Transitive verb meaning to divide into thin plates or to cover with lamellae; used mainly in technical contexts.

Definitions

To divide into thin plates or lamellae, or to cover with thin plates.

The technician lamellated the metal foil to increase its surface area.

Synonyms

lamellateadjective

more lamellate

Comp.

most lamellate

Super.

/ləˈmɛl.eɪt/

Translations

The mushroom has a lamellate structure under its cap.

У гриба под шляпкой пластинчатая структура.

Definitions

Having a structure composed of thin layers or plates.

The lamellate structure of the mineral made it easy to split into thin sheets.

Resembling or having the form of a thin plate or layer.

The lamellate leaves of the plant allowed it to capture sunlight efficiently.

Synonyms