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Synonyms for striation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : strahy-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : straɪˈeɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for striation
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Définition of striation

Origin :
  • 1849, from Modern Latin stria "strip, streak," in classical Latin "furrow, channel, flute of a column;" cognate with Dutch striem, Old High German strimo, German strieme "stripe, streak," from PIE root *streig- (see strigil).
  • As in stripe : noun line, strip
  • As in grain : noun texture of fabric
Example sentences :
  • In many cases, also, the striation is not confined to the apertures, but spreads over the whole cortical layer.
  • Extract from : « Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, First Part: Porulosa (Spumellaria and Acantharia) » by Ernst Haeckel
  • In the shape and striation of the valves there is an approach to Cymbella.
  • Extract from : « The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity » by Charles Sumner Boyer
  • The present form is smaller but corresponds in puncta and striation.
  • Extract from : « The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity » by Charles Sumner Boyer
  • The blocks are in a measure rounded off, but I have found no striation on them.
  • Extract from : « Farthest North » by Fridtjof Nansen
  • It was far enough from the fog-flares for the last least trace of striation to have vanished.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1930 » by Victor Rousseau
  • The planation and striation of a stone need not be confined to its under surface.
  • Extract from : « The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin » by Rollin D. Salisbury
  • In the form here figured the striation is as stated by De Toni, but is about 19 at the ends.
  • Extract from : « The Diatomaceae of Philadelphia and Vicinity » by Charles Sumner Boyer
  • The striation of the cones is still present, but is not nearly so clear as it was in the earlier stage.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 » by Francis Maitland Balfour
  • The appearance of striation may on this hypothesis be explained as due to the presence of granules in the protoplasm.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 » by Francis Maitland Balfour
  • In the next stage oral movements occur; the striation becomes more marked, and the outer envelope is cast off (c).
  • Extract from : « Parasites » by T. Spencer Cobbold
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