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asteriated
[ a-steer-ee-ey-tid ]
/ æˈstɪər iˌeɪ tɪd /
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adjective Mineralogy.
exhibiting asterism.
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Words nearby asteriated
Astbury, step in the right direction, a, aster, asteraceous, astereognosis, asteriated, asterisk, asterism, astern, asternal, asteroid
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How to use asteriated in a sentence
Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.
Such stones are called star or asteriated sapphires or rubies, and are highly prized.
This is not the same variety as the "asteriated," or "cat's eye" or "lynx eye" mentioned above.
It is also known as "the star sapphire" and "the asteriated sapphire."
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British Dictionary definitions for asteriated
asteriated
/ (æˈstɪərɪˌeɪtɪd) /
adjective
(of a crystal, esp a gemstone) exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light
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