cavitied
- adjective
- Specialized
- The cavitied structure of the coral reef provides shelter for many marine species.
Examples
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Archaeologists examined the cavitied surface of the ancient pottery shards under a microscope.
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The cavitied texture of the bread resulted from improper fermentation.
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This stone is cavitied.
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Look at the cavitied structure of this ancient coral!
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The cavitied surface of the ancient pottery helped archaeologists understand its history.
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The cavitied structure of the coral reef is crucial for providing shelter to various fish species.
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When sliced, the loaf of bread revealed a cavitied texture that was unusual yet appealing.
Synonyms
Full of many small holes like those bees make
A surface with many small honeycomb-like holes
Having small hollow spaces like a honeycomb
Having many small holes on the surface like a honeycomb
Having small spaces filled with fluid inside cells
Relating to small bags inside a cell that store water or food
Having a hollow space inside an organ
How Pitted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cavitied comes from the root cav- meaning 'hollow', the same idea you see in cave and cavity. So, something cavitied is full of small hollow spaces or pits, like the cells of a honeycomb.