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microstriation

microstriation noun: a very small striation, especially such a scratch on the polished surface of a rock as a result of abrasion.

Noun

microstriation (plural microstriations)

  1. A very small striation, especially such a scratch on the polished surface of a rock as a result of abrasion

Forms of microstriation

pluralmicrostriations

Origin of microstriation

From micro- + striation.

Questions about microstriation

What does microstriation mean?
Microstriation means a very small striation, especially such a scratch on the polished surface of a rock as a result of abrasion.
What part of speech is microstriation?
Microstriation is a noun.
What is the plural of microstriation?
The plural of microstriation is microstriations.

Words near microstriation in the dictionary

  1. microstretch
  2. microstretched
  3. microstretches
  4. microstretching
  5. microstriate
  6. microstriation
  7. microstriations
  8. microstrip
  9. microstrips
  10. microstrobilar
  11. microstrobili

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