striation (n.)

1849, "a parallel streak," noun of action from striate (v.).

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1670s, from special modern use of Latin striatus, past participle of striare "to groove, to flute," from Latin stria "furrow, channel, flute of a column" (in Modern Latin "strip, streak"), possibly from PIE root *strig- "to stroke, rub, press" (see strigil). Related: Striated (1640s); striating.

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Definitions of striation from WordNet

striation (n.)

any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue;

Synonyms: stria

striation (n.)

a stripe or stripes of contrasting color;

Synonyms: band / banding / stria

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Dictionary entries near striation

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