Resembling or relating to denticles; having small tooth-like projections or consisting of small dentil-like elements.
From Latin 'dentis' (tooth) plus suffix '-cular' (relating to or resembling). Describes architectural and biological features that have tooth-like qualities.
Scientists use 'denticular' to describe both ancient Roman buildings and shark skin—both have tiny tooth-like structures that reduce water resistance and create beautiful geometric patterns!
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