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Pectinate

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveResembling a comb.
"The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only."
2.AdjectiveHaving narrow ridges or projections aligned close together like the teeth of a comb.
"The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only."
3.AdjectiveStriate.
4.VerbTo fit together in an alternating manner; to interlock or interdigitate.
5.NounAn ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.
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