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acicular

adjectivetechnicalrare/ɐsikuˈlaɾ/a·ci·cu·lar

Definition

1

Having the shape of a needle or a thin, pointed thread.

Usage examples

“Acicular crystals were observed under the microscope.”
“The leaf has an acicular structure.”

Common combinations

acicular shapeacicular crystalsacicular structure