pectinate

/ˈpɛktəneɪt/

noun

  1. 1

    An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.

adjective

  1. 1

    Resembling a comb.

  2. 2

    Having segments which are greatly lengthened to one side.

    The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.
  3. 3

    Striate

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