lamellar

[ luh-mel-er, lam-uh-ler ]

adjective

1. referring to a lamella or lamellae.
2. lamellate.
3. noting a type of armor composed of small plates or lames laced together.
4. Mathematics. conservative ( def 7 ).

Other Words From

• la·mellar·ly adverb
• inter·la·mellar adjective
• multi·la·mellar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamellar¹

First recorded in 1785–95; lamell(a) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The first antennae have a lamellar appendage at the end of the peduncle, a decidedly non-entomostracan feature.

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It is easily broken, and presents a lamellar and radiated fracture; and is so hard that tempered steel cannot act upon it.

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Its structure in mass is lamellar, passing sometimes into the fibrous or granular, and even compact.

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It occurs pulverulent, and also compact, with a fracture somewhat lamellar.

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Its lamellar texture is not very distinct; its fracture is wavy, and it is easily frangible.

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