| 释义 |
cel·lu·lar
I. \-lə(r)\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin cellularis, from cellula living cell, from Latin, small storeroom, diminutive of cella small room — more at cell
1. : characterized by, consisting of, or dealing with cells
< cellular structure >
< cellular physiology >
2.
a. : containing cavities : porous
< cellular rubber >
b. of igneous rock : having a porous texture produced by the expansion of gases within the fluid lava
< cellular basalt >
3. : consisting of or employing separate semi-independent sections or units
< a cellular plan of defense >
< the cellular structure of medieval society >
specifically : using or marked by the use of cell-like rooms or living quarters
< cellular confinement >
• cel·lu·lar·ly adverb
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range so that any available radio channel can be used in different parts of the area simultaneously
III. noun
(-s)
: a cellular telephone |