polyact

polyact
\\ˈpälēˌakt\ adjective
Etymology: poly- + -act
: having many rays or radii — used especially of a sponge spicule

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polˈyact, polyactīˈnal (or /-aktˈin-əl/) or polyactˈine adjective
(Gr aktīs, -īnos ray) (of a marine animal) having many rays or tentacles
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Main Entry:poly-

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  • polyact — n. [Gr. polys, many; L. actum, deed] (PORIFERA) A megasclere spicule with many rays diverging from a central focus …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • polyact — poly·act …   English syllables

  • -act — I. ˌakt adjective combining form Etymology: Greek aktis ray more at actin : having (such or so many) rays polyact tetract in terms applied to sponge spicules …   Useful english dictionary

  • polyactine — adjective see polyactinal * * * polˈyact, polyactīˈnal (or / aktˈin əl/) or polyactˈine adjective (Gr aktīs, īnos ray) (of a marine animal) having many rays or tentacles • • • Main Entry: ↑poly …   Useful english dictionary

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