pectinate
/ˈpɛktəneɪt/
noun
- 1
An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.
adjective
- 1
Resembling a comb.
- 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
Striate
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