ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Thecate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Thecate is an adjective meaning (biology) Having a theca, or outer sheath.

Meaning

(biology) Having a theca, or outer sheath.

Example Sentences

Others are thecate, covered with a strong wall of interlocking cellulose plates.

Synonyms for thecate

Depending on context, synonyms include thecated.

Antonyms for thecate

Common opposites include athecate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include internode, dinoflagellates, hydroids, internodes, thecated, athecate.

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