Definition of denticulation in English:
denticulation
noun dɛnˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)ndɛnˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounZoology 1The condition of having small teeth or toothlike projections.
lateral, posterior, and anterior processes are provided with fairly distinct denticulation
Example sentencesExamples
- Lateral, posterior and anterior processes are provided with fairly distinct denticulation.
- In the highest beds of the formation, occasional S elements show alternating denticulation.
- Impressions on the internal mold of the holotype show at least two denticulations at intervals on the inside of the outer lip.
- Their tips form a sharp denticulation on the internal septal edge.
- These narrow bills, hooked at the tip and set with numerous horny denticulations, are adapted for catching fish, a merganser's primary source of food.
- 1.1count noun A small tooth or toothlike projection.
their tips form a sharp denticulation on the internal septal edge
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- ‘tooth’ + -ation.
Definition of denticulation in US English:
denticulation
noundenˌtikyəˈlāSH(ə)ndɛnˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Zoology 1The condition of having small teeth or toothlike projections.
lateral, posterior, and anterior processes are provided with fairly distinct denticulation
Example sentencesExamples
- In the highest beds of the formation, occasional S elements show alternating denticulation.
- Impressions on the internal mold of the holotype show at least two denticulations at intervals on the inside of the outer lip.
- Their tips form a sharp denticulation on the internal septal edge.
- Lateral, posterior and anterior processes are provided with fairly distinct denticulation.
- These narrow bills, hooked at the tip and set with numerous horny denticulations, are adapted for catching fish, a merganser's primary source of food.
- 1.1 A small tooth or toothlike projection.
their tips form a sharp denticulation on the internal septal edge
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- ‘tooth’ + -ation.