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ASTERIATED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does asteriated mean?
• ASTERIATED (adjective)
The adjective ASTERIATED has 1 sense:
1. (of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism
Familiarity information: ASTERIATED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
asterism ((mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light)
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