craticular

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adjective

Relating to a resting phase in the growth of diatoms during which their valves are expanded

Scrabble 14

Meanings

adjectivecraticular (not comparable)
  1. not comparableRelating to a resting phase in the growth of diatoms during which their valves are expanded

Origin

  1. Latincraticula
  2. Englishcraticular

Latin craticula

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APA

craticular. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/craticular

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“craticular.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/craticular. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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