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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 asterismplay

  Familiarity information: ASTERIATED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ASTERIATED (adjective)


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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