Camerated

/ˈkæm.ər.eɪ.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been divided into chambers or compartments; possessing a chambered structure.

Etymology

From camerate. The past participle or adjective form describing structures that have been divided into distinct chambers.

Kelly Says

A camerated shell is nature's perfect engineering—each chamber is sealed off so that if one fills with water, the animal doesn't sink like a stone!

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