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columnar

[kuh-luhm-ner] / kəˈlʌm nər /
ADJECTIVE
cylindrical
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They could thereby assemble the chlorophyll molecules into two different forms, namely columnar stacks and discrete aggregates, mimicking the circular and tubular arrangements seen in photosynthetic bacteria.

From Science Daily Nov. 21, 2024

It is transparent, colorless and made primarily of phosphorus formed as columnar crystals.

From Salon Feb. 8, 2024

The logo combines elements from across the state, like Mount Spokane, columnar basalt formations, picturesque coastlines and the official state tree, the Western hemlock.

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2023

Beneath the columnar cells is a layer of horizontal cells.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Gold scrollwork and sconces and the tall columnar folds of the drapes at either side of the stage.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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