pectinate

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɛktəneɪt/

Adjective

pectinate (not comparable)

1. Resembling a comb.
2. Having segments which are greatly lengthened to one side.

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

3. (mycology) striate

Translations

• Portuguese: pectinado
• Spanish: pectinado

Noun

pectinate (plural pectinates)

1. (chemistry) An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

Related terms

• pecten
• pectinal
• pectinatella
• pectination
• pectinibranchiate
• pectiniform

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