noduled
9.9
Having small round lumps on the surface
- adjective
- /ˈnɒdʒuːld/
- Specialized
:
nodulado
- The scientist observed a noduled surface on the specimen under the microscope.
Examples
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Despite Namsifueli's changes to the original form of the noduled jar—namely, the addition of the tripod supports and the occasional incised floral decoration—
Academic text (2007) -
The geologist noted that the rock was noduled, which helped identify its formation.
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The plant's leaves were noduled, indicating a possible infection.
Synonyms
nodular
vsnoduled
1
7.7
Having small round lumps or bumps on the surface
is about actual surface bumps rather than just looking lumpy
9.5
Having small round lumps on the surface
is the general condition of bumps without focusing on their formed shape
9.9
Having many small bumps on a surface
is broader and does not limit bumps to very small size
nubbled
vsnoduled
9.1
A surface with small raised bumps like a rough sweater
is a general description of bumps not limited to fabrics
How Nodular
Surface Forms
noduled positive
Morphology
Etymology
Noduled comes from nodule, which comes from Latin nodus meaning 'knot' and is like the familiar English word node. So, noduled describes something with small knot-like lumps, which is why we say pipes, rocks, or roots are noduled.