areolate

An obsolete adjective describing something that is divided into small, distinct areas or spaces, resembling a network of tiny islands or cells.

• 🇵🇹Adjetivo que descreve algo dividido em pequenas áreas distintas ou espaços claramente delineados, lembrando uma rede de pequenas ilhas ou células.

1. Divided into small spaces C2 formal

   Having or relating to small, defined spaces or areas, like a pattern of tiny compartments.

   • The leaf surface had an areolate texture under the microscope.
   • The coral's structure was areolate, with many small chambers.
   • The areolate pattern on the rock was formed by erosion.

   🇵🇹Dividido em pequenos espaços

   Sinônimos: alveolatecancellatecellularcompartmentedhoneycombedpittedreticulate

• more areolate comparative form
• most areolate superlative form