aciculate
[ uh-sik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]
Origin of aciculate
1- Also a·cic·u·lat·ed [uh-sik-yuh-ley-tid] /əˈsɪk yə ˌleɪ tɪd/ .
Words Nearby aciculate
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How to use aciculate in a sentence
aciculate: a surface that appears as if scratched with a needle.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for aciculate
aciculate
aciculated
/ (əˈsɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt) /
adjective
having aciculae
marked with or as if with needle scratches
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