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Webster 1913 Edition

Alveolate

Al′ve-o-late

,
Adj.
[L.
alveolatus
, fr.
alveolus
.]
(Bot.)
Deeply pitted, like a honeycomb.

Webster 1828 Edition

Alveolate

AL'VEOLATE

,
Adj.
[L. alveolatus,from alveus, a hollow vessel.]pitted, so as to resemble a honey comb.

Definition 2024

alveolate

alveolate

English

Adjective

alveolate ‎(not comparable)

  1. having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

alveolate ‎(plural alveolates)

  1. (biology) A grouping of protists comprising the ciliates, sporozoa and dinoflagellates

Italian

Adjective

alveolate f sg

  1. feminine singular of alveolato

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