lamellar
[ luh-mel-er, lam-uh-ler ]
adjective
noting a type of armor composed of small plates or lames laced together.
Mathematics. conservative (def. 7).
Origin of lamellar
1Other words from lamellar
- la·mel·lar·ly, adverb
- in·ter·la·mel·lar, adjective
- mul·ti·la·mel·lar, adjective
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How to use lamellar in a sentence
The first antennae have a lamellar appendage at the end of the peduncle, a decidedly non-entomostracan feature.
It is easily broken, and presents a lamellar and radiated fracture; and is so hard that tempered steel cannot act upon it.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIts structure in mass is lamellar, passing sometimes into the fibrous or granular, and even compact.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIt occurs pulverulent, and also compact, with a fracture somewhat lamellar.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIts lamellar texture is not very distinct; its fracture is wavy, and it is easily frangible.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
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