Pectinate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛktəneɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pectinate is an adjective meaning Resembling a comb.
Meaning
Resembling a comb.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To fit together in an alternating manner; to interlock or interdigitate.
- (chemistry) An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.
Example Sentences
To ſet croſſe legg’d, or with our fingers pectinated or ſhut together is accounted bad, and friends will perſwade us from it.
Word Forms
- pectinates
- pectinating
- pectinated
Synonyms for pectinate
Depending on context, synonyms include rough.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rough, comblike, comby, beakish, probelike, pea-combed.
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