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Grammar : Adj
Spell : os-kyuh-luh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒs kyə lənt



Définition of osculant

  • As in clinging : adj adhesive
Example sentences :
  • Osculant: intermediate in character between two groups or series.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • In this scheme the osculant classes are those placed between the circles.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • This is an osculant Order, and is distinguished from the other Aptera L. in undergoing a regular metamorphosis.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • If each circle is regarded as absolute, the series is broken, though the osculant groups connect the circular ones.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) » by William Kirby

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