Alveolated

/ælˈviːəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been formed into or marked with small cavities or alveolar structures; characterized by alveolation.

Etymology

Past participle of alveolate, from Latin alveolatus. The -ed ending indicates a completed state or condition.

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Scientists studying fossilized teeth can identify extinct species by examining alveolated bone structures—the pattern of these tiny pits tells them about the animal's age, diet, and evolutionary relationships.

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