rodlike

Thân thiện

The scientist examines a rodlike structure under the microscope.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling a rod in shape: Having a long, thin, cylindrical form similar to a rod or stick.

Usage

• The adjective "rodlike" is used to describe objects, structures, or organisms that have a long, slender, and straight shape, similar to a rod. It is a descriptive term often found in scientific, technical, or anatomical contexts.

Examples

• Under the microscope, the bacteria appeared as rodlike cells.
• The sculptor formed the clay into a long, rodlike shape.
• Certain crystals grow in a rodlike morphology.

Advanced Usage

• In Biology: Used to describe the shape of certain bacteria (bacilli) or cellular structures.
  • The bacillus is a rodlike bacterium.
• In Material Science: Used to describe the form of nanoparticles or polymer chains.
  • The material's strength comes from its rodlike molecular chains.

Variants and Related Words

• Rod-shaped (adj): A more common synonym with the same meaning.
  • Rod-shaped bacteria are also called bacilli.

Synonyms

• Cylindrical: Having the shape of a cylinder.
• Elongated: Drawn out in length.
• Bar-shaped: Shaped like a bar.

Antonyms

• Spherical: Shaped like a sphere.
• Cubical: Shaped like a cube.
• Irregular: Not having a defined or regular shape.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling a rod

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rod-shaped