striation

/strai'eiʃn/ Cách viết khác : (striature) /'straiətʃə/
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striation

The geologist examines the striation on the polished rock surface.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A stripe or stripes of contrasting color: A long, thin line or band of a different color or texture from its surroundings.
    • Any of a number of tiny parallel grooves: A series of minute, parallel lines, scratches, or ridges on a surface.
Usage
  • The term "striation" is used to describe a pattern of lines or grooves. It is a formal or scientific term commonly found in geology, biology, and anatomy.
  • It is a countable noun. You can have one striation or many striations.
Examples
  • Geology: "The glacial striations on the bedrock showed the direction of the ice flow."
  • Biology: "Under the microscope, the muscle tissue revealed fine striations."
  • General: "The striation on the seashell gave it a beautifully textured appearance."
Advanced Usage
  • "Striation pattern": Refers to the specific arrangement or design formed by striations.
    • The forensic scientist analyzed the striation pattern on the bullet to match it to a specific firearm.
  • "Striation marks": Specifically refers to the lines or scratches themselves.
    • The striation marks on the tool were used as evidence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Striate (verb): To mark with striations.
    • The glacier striated the surface of the rock.
  • Striated (adjective): Marked with striations.
    • Striated muscle tissue is also called skeletal muscle.
Synonyms
  • Stripe: A long, narrow band of a different color or material.
  • Groove: A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.
  • Ridge: A long, narrow elevation.
  • Streak: A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color.
Antonyms
  • Solid color: A uniform color without lines or patterns.
  • Smooth surface: A surface without grooves, ridges, or lines.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Banding: Similar to striation, often used interchangeably to describe stripes of color, especially in biology (e.g., banding patterns on chromosomes).
  • Lineation: A general term for linear features, which can include striations.
striation

The geologist examines the striation on the polished rock surface.

Noun
  1. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
    • chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands
    • the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps
  2. any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue

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