pectinate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.4 Related terms

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɛktəneɪt/
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[edit] Adjective

pectinate (not comparable)

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

   The beetle's antennae had a pectinate shape.

3. (mycology) striate

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[edit] Noun

pectinate (plural pectinates)

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

[edit] Related terms

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