Definition of crenulate in English:

crenulate

adjective ˈkrɛnjʊleɪtˈkrenyəlit

technical

(especially of a leaf, shell, or shoreline) having a finely scalloped or notched outline or edge.
〈技〉（尤指叶子或贝壳）具细圆齿状（或小扇形）缘的；（海岸线的轮廓）有凹口的，参差不齐的。比较CRENATE
Compare with crenate
Example sentencesExamples
- The maximum width of this specimen occurs at the mid-length, and the anterolateral margin is crenulate.
- Growth lines are very finely crenulate in a narrow zone approximately two-thirds the distance from the umbilicus to the periphery, and the shell here has a very weak shoulder.
Synonyms
jagged, craggy, rugged, uneven, rough, irregular, broken

Derivatives

crenulated

adjective

technical

In the course of evolution, besides other modifications, the anterior crenulated hinge plate portion has been reduced.
Example sentencesExamples
- The edge of the outer lip is crenulated, and usually has a weakly convex profile when viewed from the apertural side of the shell.
- The outer lip is crenulated on its edge, and smooth or weakly denticulate on the inner side.
- These openings are either papillated or crenulated along the external margin.
- The anterior half of the tooth is less crenulated than the posterior half.

crenulation

noun

technical

Some species possess only crenulated growth lines, while in others there is a very strong crenulation, causing a spiral ornament.
Example sentencesExamples
- The crenulations are either dorsally open or represent filled structures.
- Sporadically developed crenulation occurs on some foliation surfaces as small patches of closely spaced wrinkles.
- The enamel in the synclines shows crenulations.
- This elevated structure extends ventrally in order to produce the marginal crenulations in the ventral part of the shell.

Origin

Late 18th century: from modern Latin crenulatus, from crenula, diminutive of crena 'notch'.

Definition of crenulate in US English:

crenulate

adjectiveˈkrenyəlit

technical

(especially of a leaf, shell, or shoreline) having a finely scalloped or notched outline or edge.
〈技〉（尤指叶子或贝壳）具细圆齿状（或小扇形）缘的；（海岸线的轮廓）有凹口的，参差不齐的。比较CRENATE
Compare with crenate
Example sentencesExamples
- The maximum width of this specimen occurs at the mid-length, and the anterolateral margin is crenulate.
- Growth lines are very finely crenulate in a narrow zone approximately two-thirds the distance from the umbilicus to the periphery, and the shell here has a very weak shoulder.
Synonyms
jagged, craggy, rugged, uneven, rough, irregular, broken

Origin

Late 18th century: from modern Latin crenulatus, from crenula, diminutive of crena ‘notch’.

词汇	crenulate
释义	Definition of crenulate in English: crenulate adjective ˈkrɛnjʊleɪtˈkrenyəlit technical (especially of a leaf, shell, or shoreline) having a finely scalloped or notched outline or edge. 〈技〉（尤指叶子或贝壳）具细圆齿状（或小扇形）缘的；（海岸线的轮廓）有凹口的，参差不齐的。比较CRENATE Compare with crenate Example sentencesExamples The maximum width of this specimen occurs at the mid-length, and the anterolateral margin is crenulate. Growth lines are very finely crenulate in a narrow zone approximately two-thirds the distance from the umbilicus to the periphery, and the shell here has a very weak shoulder. Synonyms jagged, craggy, rugged, uneven, rough, irregular, broken Derivatives crenulated adjective technical In the course of evolution, besides other modifications, the anterior crenulated hinge plate portion has been reduced. Example sentencesExamples The edge of the outer lip is crenulated, and usually has a weakly convex profile when viewed from the apertural side of the shell. The outer lip is crenulated on its edge, and smooth or weakly denticulate on the inner side. These openings are either papillated or crenulated along the external margin. The anterior half of the tooth is less crenulated than the posterior half. crenulation noun technical Some species possess only crenulated growth lines, while in others there is a very strong crenulation, causing a spiral ornament. Example sentencesExamples The crenulations are either dorsally open or represent filled structures. Sporadically developed crenulation occurs on some foliation surfaces as small patches of closely spaced wrinkles. The enamel in the synclines shows crenulations. This elevated structure extends ventrally in order to produce the marginal crenulations in the ventral part of the shell. Origin Late 18th century: from modern Latin crenulatus, from crenula, diminutive of crena 'notch'. Definition of crenulate in US English: crenulate adjectiveˈkrenyəlit technical (especially of a leaf, shell, or shoreline) having a finely scalloped or notched outline or edge. 〈技〉（尤指叶子或贝壳）具细圆齿状（或小扇形）缘的；（海岸线的轮廓）有凹口的，参差不齐的。比较CRENATE Compare with crenate Example sentencesExamples The maximum width of this specimen occurs at the mid-length, and the anterolateral margin is crenulate. Growth lines are very finely crenulate in a narrow zone approximately two-thirds the distance from the umbilicus to the periphery, and the shell here has a very weak shoulder. Synonyms jagged, craggy, rugged, uneven, rough, irregular, broken Origin Late 18th century: from modern Latin crenulatus, from crenula, diminutive of crena ‘notch’.
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