vermicular
pronunciation
How to pronounce vermicular in British English:
UK [vɜ:'mɪkjʊlə]
How to pronounce vermicular in American English:
US [vɜ'mɪkjələ]
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- Adjective:
- decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
Word Origin
- vermicular (adj.)
- 1650s, from Medieval Latin vermicularis, from Latin vermiculus "little worm," from vermis (see worm (n.)).
Example
- 1. Kaolin forms pseudo-hexagonal plates , often regularly arranged in book-like or vermicular stacks .
- 2. How to control and check percentage of vermicular graphite was described , and some suggestions to prevent vermicularizing effect degeneration were offered .
- 3. The requirement for the automobile parts is being raised by the developing automobile industry that is promoting the extensive application of vermicular iron .