Dendric

/ˈdɛndrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to the structure and branching patterns of trees.

Etymology

From Greek dendron (tree) + -ic (adjective suffix). Related to dendritic but used more broadly for tree-like characteristics.

Kelly Says

A dendric fracture in glass or a dendric river system both follow nature's favorite design pattern—branching saves energy by distributing forces or flow evenly.

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