noun
crenation
Crenation (noun) means the shrinking and uneven notching of a cell's edge that happens when it loses water in a strong solution, especially seen in red blood cells.
noun
1
The shrinking and uneven notching of a cell's edge that happens when it loses water in a strong solution, especially seen in red blood cells.
2
A small rounded tooth along the edge of a leaf.
3
The state of having a scalloped, notched edge.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin crenatus ("scalloped, notched").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for crenation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of crenation?
"crenation" (noun) means the shrinking and uneven notching of a cell's edge that happens when it loses water in a strong solution, especially seen in red blood cells.
What is another word for crenation?
Other words for "crenation" include crenel, crenature, crenelle, scallop.
What are the different meanings of crenation?
"crenation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The shrinking and uneven notching of a cell's edge that happens when it loses water in a strong solution, especially seen in red blood cells; 2. A small rounded tooth along the edge of a leaf; 3. The state of having a scalloped, notched edge.
