foliated

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то покрытое листьями или состоящее из листьев; также используется в геологии для описания горной породы со слоистой структурой.

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.

   Сланцеватый

   • 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.

   Синонимыbandedlayered

2. Decorative patternC2formalart

   Ornamented with leaf-shaped designs or patterns.

   Украшенный листьями

   • 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.

   Синонимыfoliaceousfoliagedfoliateleafedleafy

• Глагол, означающий образовывать листья или нумеровать листы рукописи; часто используется в техническом или ботаническом контексте.

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.

   Расплющивать в тонкие листы

   • 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.

   Синонимыbeat outflattenlaminateroll

2. Decorate with leavesC2formalart

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

   Украшать листьями

   • 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.

   Фольгировать

   • 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.

   Синонимыfoillaminateoverlayplateveneer

4. Number the pages of a book or manuscriptC2formal

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

   Нумеровать страницы

   • 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.

   Синонимыfolionumberpagepaginate

5. Grow leavesC2formalscientific

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

   Покрываться листвой

   • 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.