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tomentose

/ˈtoʊ.mən.toʊs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈtoʊ.mən.toʊs/

A technical adjective describing a surface that is covered with dense, matted, soft hairs.

ruТехническое прилагательное, описывающее поверхность, покрытую густыми, спутанными, мягкими волосками.esAdjetivo técnico que describe una superficie cubierta de pelos densos, entrelazados y suaves, similar al fieltro o al terciopelo.frAdjectif technique décrivant une surface couverte de poils denses, emmêlés et doux.deFachsprachliches Adjektiv, das eine Oberfläche bezeichnet, die dicht mit weichen, verfilzten oder wolligen Haaren bedeckt ist; vor allem in Botanik und Zoologie gebraucht.ptAdjetivo técnico que descreve uma superfície coberta por pelos densos, emaranhados e macios.zh技术性形容词,形容表面覆盖着浓密、缠绕、柔软的绒毛。arصفة تقنية تصف سطحًا مغطى بشعر ناعم كثيف متشابك.

  1. Covered with matted filaments C2 formal scientific

    Having a surface covered with a dense, matted layer of fine hairs or filaments.

    • The leaf of this plant is tomentose, giving it a soft, woolly texture.
    • Many alpine plants have tomentose stems to protect against cold.
    • The botanist noted the tomentose underside of the fern frond.

    ruВойлочныйestomentosofrtonmenteuxdefilzigptTomentosozh绒毛状arزَغِب

    Sinônimos: flocculentlanatewoolly

    Antônimos: glabroussmooth

  2. Densely woolly C2 formal scientific

    Densely covered with short, matted, woolly hairs.

    • The tomentose surface of the seed pod felt like felt.
    • Certain species of sage have tomentose leaves that are silvery in color.
    • The caterpillar's tomentose body helped it blend into the plant.

    ruВойлочныйestomentosofrTomenteuxdeFilzigptTomentosozh被绒毛的arمُوَبَّر

    Sinônimos: downyflocculentlanatewoolly

    Antônimos: glabroussmooth

  • more tomentose comparative form
  • most tomentose superlative form