🔄 Synonyms of "Alveolar"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| dental consonant | A dental consonant is a consonant articulated with the tongue against the upper teeth, such as , . |
| alveolar consonant | Alveolar (UK also ) consonants are articulated with the tongue against or close to the superior alveolar ridge, which is called that because it contains the alveoli (the sockets) of the upper teeth. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Alveolar"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| alveolar consonant | Alveolar (UK also ) consonants are articulated with the tongue against or close to the superior alveolar ridge, which is called that because it contains the alveoli (the sockets) of the upper teeth. |
| dental consonant | A dental consonant is a consonant articulated with the tongue against the upper teeth, such as , . |
| cellularnoun | Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells. |
| dentonoun | — |
| foamedverb | (intransitive) To form or emit foam. |
| pitted | (of fruit) Having had the pits removed. |
| alveolatenoun | Having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities. |
| alveolated | Alternative form of alveolate. [Having a structure containing honeycomb-like cavities.] |
| acinar | (anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located in an acinus. |
| vesicular | Having vesicles. |
| sacculated | Furnished with or formed of a sac or sacs. |
| spongy | Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous. |
| honeycombed | Having a perforated structure, resembling a honeycomb. |
| porous | Full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through. |
| respiratory | (relational) Relating to respiration or the organs of respiration; breathing. |
| parenchymal | Of or pertaining to parenchyma. |
| bronchiolar | Of or pertaining to the bronchioles of the lung |
| pulmonary | (anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs. |
| lobular | Of or relating to a lobule. |
| socketed | Having a socket. |
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