Crispated

/ˈkrɪspeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made crisp or curled; formed with crimped or wavy edges (past participle used as adjective).

Etymology

From crispate + -ed suffix, either as a past participle describing something that has been made crisp, or an adjective variant of crispate.

Kelly Says

The distinction between crispate and crispated is subtle—crispate describes the inherent quality while crispated emphasizes the process or result, though in modern usage they're often interchangeable in scientific writing.

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