tetract

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adjective

tet·​ract

ˈte‧ˌtrakt

of a sponge spicule

: having four rays

tetract

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a 4-rayed sponge spicule

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

tetra- + -act

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