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Origin of columnar
1720–30; < Late Latin columnāris, equivalent to column ( a ) column + -āris -ar 1
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This layered compound, like the previously reported one, also exhibited columnar defects spanning all stacked layers.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024
"The squamous epithelia of the esophagus and the columnar epithelia of the stomach meet at the gastroesophageal junction," explains Dr. Naveen Kumar Nirchal, one of the first authors of the study.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024
It is transparent, colorless and made primarily of phosphorus formed as columnar crystals.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2024
The logo combines elements from across the state, like Mount Spokane, columnar basalt formations, picturesque coastlines and the official state tree, the Western hemlock.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Gold scrollwork and sconces and the tall columnar folds of the drapes at either side of the stage.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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