Striation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [stɹaɪˈeɪ.ʃən] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Striation is a noun meaning The action of marking with a stria.
Meaning
The action of marking with a stria.
More Meanings
- The result of being marked with a stria.
- (countable, mineralogy) One of a number of parallel grooves and ridges in a rock or rocky deposit, formed by repeated twinning or cleaving of crystals.
- (countable, geomorphology) One of a number of parallel scratch lines in rock outcrops, formed when glaciers dragged rocks across the landscape.
- (roofing) a parallel series of small grooves, channels, or impressions typically within a metal roof panel used to help reduce the potential for oil-canning.
Example Sentences
The energy raised the temperature of the snow a couple of degrees, and the friction carved striations high in the icy sides of the canyon walls.
Word Forms
- striations
Synonyms for striation
Depending on context, synonyms include band, stria.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stria, band, slicking, schlieren, vein, foliation.
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