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crenation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cre-na-tion
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The contraction of, or formation of abnormal notchings around, the edges of a cell after exposure to a hypertonic solution, due to the loss of water through osmosis, especially noticeable in red blood cells.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The condition of being crenate.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

crenations (plural)

Synonyms

scallop crenature crenel crenelle

Questions

What does crenation mean?
The contraction of, or formation of abnormal notchings around, the edges of a cell after exposure to a hypertonic solution, due to the loss of water through osmosis, especially noticeable in red blood cells.
Where does crenation come from?
Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).

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