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pectinate

The correct spelling is pectinate.

How to pronounce pectinate

/ˈpɛktəneɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɛktəneɪt/

Say it like: Pec-tin-ate

The correct spelling is pectinate. An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid. For example: "The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

adjective

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

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