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acicular

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective acicular has 1 sense
  1. acerate, acerose, acicular, needle-shaped - narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves
    Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)

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Acicular

Definition: (adjective) Consisting of or resembling a needle or needles.

Sense 1: (Geology) Referring to minerals or crystals that have a needle-like shape.

Example Sentence: The geologist found a specimen with acicular crystals of quartz.

Sense 2: (Botany) Describing plants or plant parts that are needle-shaped.

Example Sentence: Pine trees have acicular leaves that help them conserve water.

Sense 3: (Entomology) Pertaining to insects or insect parts that are pointed or needle-like.

Example Sentence: The entomologist carefully observed the acicular mouthparts of the mosquito.

Sense 4: (Chemistry) Relating to crystals or substances with needle-like structures.

Example Sentence: The chemist studied the properties of acicular crystals in the lab.

Sense 5: (Visual Arts) Referring to a fine-pointed brush used for delicate details.

Example Sentence: The artist used an acicular brush to paint the intricate patterns on the miniature portrait.

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