striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən How to pronounce striation (audio)
1
a
: the fact or state of being striated
b
: arrangement of striations or striae
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Examples of striation in a Sentence

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The woman’s coffee skin features white and black striations: while the white lines communicate where light touches her, the latter lines hollow out her under-eyes and cheeks to register a fatigue that evinces perseverance. Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024 For subtler striation, the many drawers in Atelier Pendhapa’s Mangala Desk bring a layered look while keeping a more traditional profile. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024 The summits are coated with attractive striations of snow that make the mountains look like giant liquorice allsorts. James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024 Due to the long striation and connective tissue, the flank takes well to a marinade, which can help break it down, and making the texture more tender and palatable, according to Pandel. Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for striation 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of striation was circa 1847

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“Striation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

striation

noun
stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən How to pronounce striation (audio)
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a tiny groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Medical Definition

striation

noun
stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən How to pronounce striation (audio)
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
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