Having cells or a cellular structure; divided into small chambers or compartments like cells.
From Latin cellula (small room) + -ate (adjective suffix). This is a botanical and biological term used to describe structures that resemble cells or have cell-like divisions.
A cellulate structure in botany looks like a honeycomb—plants evolved this pattern because it's incredibly strong while using minimal material, and it's the same principle architects and engineers steal for modern bridges and airplane wings.
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