Triradiate
//trʌɪˈreɪdɪət// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A triradiate sponge-spicule.
"The triradiates are regular with straight, conical, and gradually sharp-pointed rays, measuring 60 - 150 μm in length and 8 - 14 μm thick at the base."
Adjective
- 1 Having or consisting of three rays; radiating in three directions from a central point; three-rayed, trifurcate. not-comparable
"Three beautiful little semicircular horny saws, arranged in a triradiate manner, so that their edges meet in the centre."
Example
More examples"Three beautiful little semicircular horny saws, arranged in a triradiate manner, so that their edges meet in the centre."
Etymology
From tri- + radiate.
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