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Meaning of pectinate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pectinate

Pronunciation:/ˈpɛktəneɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Resembling a comb.

  2. Having segments which are greatly lengthened to one side.

    Example: The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.

  3. Striate