Dendritiform

/dɛnˈdrɪtɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the form or appearance of a dendrite; shaped like a branching tree.

Etymology

From Latin dendrite + -form (meaning 'having the form of'). Combines Greek and Latin elements to describe the form of tree-like structures.

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Manganese oxide can form dendritiform patterns on stone—ancient peoples found these so beautiful they carved them into amulets, thinking they held special power.

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