actiniform

[ ak-tin-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having a radiate form.

actiniform

/ ækˈtɪnɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. another word for actinoid

Word History and Origins

Origin of actiniform¹

First recorded in 1835–45; actin- + -i- + -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of actiniform¹

C20: from actino- + -form

Example Sentences

Actiniform, ak-tin′i-form, adj. having a radiated form.

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