Definition of Striation

1. Noun. Any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue.

Exact synonyms: Stria
Generic synonyms: Channel, Groove
Derivative terms: Striate, Striate

2. Noun. A stripe or stripes of contrasting color. "The black and yellow banding of bees and wasps"
Exact synonyms: Band, Banding, Stria
Specialized synonyms: Collar, Stretch Mark
Generic synonyms: Bar, Streak, Stripe
Derivative terms: Striate, Striate

Definition of Striation

1. n. The quality or condition of being striated.

Definition of Striation

1. Noun. (minerology) One of a number of parallel grooves and ridges in a rock or rocky deposit, formed by repeated twinning or cleaving of crystals. ¹

2. Noun. (geomorphology) One of a number of parallel scratch lines in rock outcrops, formed when glaciers dragged rocks across the landscape. ¹

3. Noun. The action of marking with a stria. ¹

4. Noun. The result of being marked with a stria. ¹

5. Noun. (context: roofing) a parallel series of small grooves, channels, or impressions typically within a metal roof panel used to help reduce the potential for oil-canning. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Striation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Striation

striae
striata
striatal
striate
striate body
striate vein
striated
striated muscle
striated muscle cell
striated muscle fiber
striated muscle tissue
striated muscles
striates
striatine
striating
striation
striations
striatopallidal
striatum
striatums
strich
striches
strick
stricken
stricken through
strickenly
strickenness
strickenthrough
strickle
strickled

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