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turbinate

The correct spelling is turbinate.

How to pronounce turbinate

noun

Say it like: Tur-bin-ate

The correct spelling is turbinate. A turbinal or turbinate bone. For example: "a turbinate shell"

Usage Examples

a turbinate shell

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A turbinal or turbinate bone.

verb

  1. 1.To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.

adjective

  1. 1.Shaped or spinning like a top.
  2. 2.In the shape of a coil.
  3. 3.Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.
  4. 4.Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.

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