tetract

tetract
I. \\ˈte.ˌtrakt\ adjective
Etymology: tetra- + -act
of a sponge spicule : having four rays
II. noun (-s)
: a 4-rayed sponge spicule

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  • tetract — tet·ract …   English syllables

  • tetractinal — tetractˈinal (or / īˈnəl/) or tetracˈtine adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑tetra …   Useful english dictionary

  • Quaternity — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Quaternity >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 Quaternity Quaternity four tetrad quartet quaternion square quarter Sgm: N 1 tetract tetract tetragon GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 quadrangle …   English dictionary for students

  • tetractine — tə̇.ˈtrakˌtin, tə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: tetra + actine : tetract * * * tetractˈinal (or / īˈnəl/) or tetracˈtine adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑tetra …   Useful english dictionary

  • -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

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