Favosely

/ˈfævoʊsli/ adverb

Definition

In a favose manner; in a way that exhibits pits, cavities, or honeycomb-like structure.

Etymology

From favose plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Extremely rare term appearing only in specialized scientific or technical writing about structures.

Kelly Says

You might see this word in a geology textbook describing how weathered rock becomes pitted—it's the kind of word that only specialists notice!

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