Synonyms for osculant
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : os-kyuh-luh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒs kyə lənt |
Définition of osculant
- As in clinging : adj adhesive
- 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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