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triradiate en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /trʌɪˈreɪdɪət/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From tri- + radiate.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Having or consisting of three rays; radiating in three directions from a central point; three-rayed, trifurcate.
   • Three beautiful little semicircular horny saws, arranged in a triradiate manner, so that their edges meet in the centre. 1846, R. Patterson, Introduction to Zoology:
   • The triradiate spores of Asterosporium. 1875, Mordecai Cubitt Cooke, Fungi: their nature, influence, and uses:

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triradiately

triradiate en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /trʌɪˈreɪdɪət/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From tri- + radiate.

Meanings

1. A triradiate sponge-spicule.
   • The triradiates are regular with straight, conical, and gradually sharp-pointed rays, measuring 60 - 150 μm in length and 8 - 14 μm thick at the base. 2023 November 24, Wikipedia contributors, “Clathrina mutsu”, in English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation:

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