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单词 denticle
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Definition of denticle in English:

denticle

noun ˈdɛntɪk(ə)lˈdɛn(t)ək(ə)l
Zoology
  • A small tooth or toothlike projection.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The remains consist of isolated teeth, spines, and dermal denticles.
    • With the possible exception of this small missing portion of the jaw, there are no other teeth or denticles on the prearticular.
    • The other teeth do not show denticles because they are not well preserved.
    • Near the base of the teeth, the denticles are less strongly pointed, and may become rounded.
    • The mother later returns, repeatedly, to each of her tadpoles, which have reduced beaks and denticles, and deposits unfertilized eggs for them to eat.
    Synonyms
    fang, denticulation

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a pointer on an astrolabe): from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- 'tooth'.

 
 

Definition of denticle in US English:

denticle

nounˈdɛn(t)ək(ə)lˈden(t)ək(ə)l
Zoology
  • A small tooth or toothlike projection.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Near the base of the teeth, the denticles are less strongly pointed, and may become rounded.
    • The other teeth do not show denticles because they are not well preserved.
    • The remains consist of isolated teeth, spines, and dermal denticles.
    • The mother later returns, repeatedly, to each of her tadpoles, which have reduced beaks and denticles, and deposits unfertilized eggs for them to eat.
    • With the possible exception of this small missing portion of the jaw, there are no other teeth or denticles on the prearticular.
    Synonyms
    fang, denticulation

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a pointer on an astrolabe): from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- ‘tooth’.

 
 
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