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lamell

 

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Lamell

Noun

Sense 1:

A thin sheet of material, especially bone or wood, that is flat or slightly curved.

Example sentences:

  1. The lamell of the bird's beak helped it catch fish.
  2. I found a beautiful lamell of cherry wood at the carpenter's workshop.

Verb

Sense 1:

To divide or separate into thin, flat layers.

Example sentences:

  1. The skilled chef lamelled the truffle to create a delicate garnish.
  2. Using a microtome, the scientist lamelled the tissue sample for examination.

Sense 2:

To spread or distribute (something) thinly or sparsely.

Example sentences:

  1. The painter lamelled the paint evenly on the canvas.
  2. She lamelled rose petals over the table to create a romantic atmosphere.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to or characterized by lamellae.

Example sentences:

  1. The lamell structure of the bee's wing provides stability during flight.
  2. These mushrooms have a lamell underside.

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