Alveolate
Definition
Provided with alveoli, presenting small and deep hollows on its surface, resembling a honeycomb; cellular, structurally excavated. In botany and zoology, it describes a receptacle, a seed, or an organic shell whose texture is marked by regular geometric depressions.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alveolate
- Honeycombed
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Scientific adjective modeled after French 'alvéolé', functionally stabilized within dynamic descriptive syntax. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ve.ˈat] |
| Source | Lexicon of Plant Morphology, Invertebrate Anatomy and Structural Geology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Receptaculul acestei specii de floare este tipic alveat, reținând semințele în mici compartimente hexagonale.
EN: The receptacle of this flower species is typically alveolate, retaining the seeds in small hexagonal compartments.
RO: Carapacea acestei specii de insecte prezintă un profil alveat, oferindu-i o rezistență mecanică sporită contra prădătorilor.
EN: The shell of this insect species displays an alveolate profile, providing it with enhanced mechanical resistance against predators.
RO: Privită la microscop, suprafața rocii vulcanice părea un ansamblu alveat format prin expansiunea rapidă a gazelor.
EN: Viewed under the microscope, the volcanic rock surface appeared as an alveolate assembly formed by rapid gas expansion.
Idioms & Phrases
Profil alveat / Alveolate profile
RO: Aspect exterior al unui corp caracterizat prin prezența unei rețele regulate de adâncituri celulare.
EN: Outward appearance of a body characterized by the presence of a regular network of cellular depressions.
Receptacul alveat / Alveolate receptacle
RO: Structură botanică de susținere a florilor sau fructelor, prevăzută cu scobituri adânci pentru fixarea semințelor.
EN: A botanical supporting structure for flowers or fruits, provided with deep hollows for securing seeds.
Suprafață alveată / Honeycombed surface
RO: Textură fizică sau biologică ce prezintă un model geometric asemănător celulelor de ceară din stupi.
EN: A physical or biological texture displaying a geometric pattern similar to wax cells in beehives.
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