crenated
- adjective
- /ˈkrēˌnā-təd/
- Specialized
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crenado
- Many oak leaves are described as crenated rather than smooth.
Examples
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The biologist observed that the red blood cells had a crenated appearance under the microscope.
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After being placed in a hypertonic solution, the cell membrane became noticeably crenated.
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The leaves of the plant were crenated along the edges.
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Is this leaf crenated or smooth?
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Many oak leaves are described as crenated rather than smooth.
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The biologist observed that the red blood cells had a crenated appearance under the microscope.
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The leaves of the plant were crenated along the edges.
Synonyms
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An edge with a row of small rounded curves often on cloth or plates
An edge of a leaf with rounded small bumps or shallow notches
Having small rounded teeth along the edge, like on leaves or shells
An edge with many small round notches
How Notched
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Crenated comes from an old root crena meaning 'notch' or 'tooth', so it describes an edge with small notches or rounded scallops. That's why leaves or cell membranes that look saw-like or scalloped at the edge are called crenated.