foliated

• صفة قديمة تعني مغطى بالأوراق أو مكوّن منها؛ وتُستخدم في الجيولوجيا لوصف صخر ذي بنية ورقية أو صفائحية.

An obsolete adjective describing something that is covered with or composed of leaves; also used in geology to describe a rock with a layered structure.

1. Geological structureC2formalscientific

   Describing a metamorphic rock that has a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of mineral grains under pressure.

   مُوَرَّق

   • The foliated texture of the schist is clearly visible.
   • Geologists studied the foliated rocks in the mountain range.
   • Slate is a common foliated metamorphic rock.

   المرادفاتbandedlayered

2. Decorative patternC2formalart

   Ornamented with leaf-shaped designs or patterns.

   مزخرف بأوراق النبات

   • The cathedral's columns were intricately foliated.
   • The manuscript featured foliated borders in gold leaf.
   • The foliated capitals of the pillars were carved with vine leaves.

   المرادفاتfoliaceousfoliagedfoliateleafedleafy

• فعل يعني تكوين الأوراق أو إنتاجها، أو ترقيم أوراق المخطوطة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات التقنية أو النباتية.

A verb meaning to produce or form leaves, or to number the leaves of a manuscript, often used in technical or botanical contexts.

1. Hammer into thin flat foilsC2formaltechnical

   To beat or roll metal into extremely thin sheets or foils.

   طرق المعدن إلى صفائح رقيقة

   • The goldsmith foliated the gold into delicate leaves.
   • This ancient technique of foliating metals is rarely used today.
   • The artisan carefully foliated the silver until it was translucent.

   المرادفاتbeat outflattenlaminateroll

2. Decorate with leavesC2formalart

   To adorn or embellish a surface with leaf-like patterns or actual leaves.

   تزيين بالأوراق

   • The manuscript was beautifully foliated with gold leaf.
   • The cathedral's ceiling is foliated with intricate carvings of oak leaves.
   • She foliated the pottery with delicate hand-painted foliage.

3. Coat or back with metal foilC2formaltechnical

   To apply a thin layer of metal foil to the surface of an object, often for protection or decoration.

   تغليف بالرقائق المعدنية

   • The mirror was foliated with a layer of silver to enhance reflection.
   • In restoration, they foliated the frame with brass foil.
   • The jeweler foliated the pendant with a thin sheet of platinum.

   المرادفاتfoillaminateoverlayplateveneer

4. Number the pages of a book or manuscriptC2formal

   To assign page numbers to the leaves (folios) of a book or manuscript.

   ترقيم الصفحات

   • The librarian carefully foliated the antique manuscript.
   • Before binding, the pages must be foliated sequentially.
   • He foliated the entire volume by hand, adding Roman numerals.

   المرادفاتfolionumberpagepaginate

5. Grow leavesC2formalscientific

   To produce leaves; used primarily in botany to describe the process of leaf development.

   إوراق النبات

   • The trees begin to foliate in early spring.
   • This plant foliates rapidly after the rainy season.
   • The researcher observed how the sapling foliated under controlled light conditions.