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arboriform

adjectivetécnico/ɐɾbuɾiˈfɔɾmɨ/rare

ar·bo·ri·for·me

Definition

Having the shape of a tree; resembling a tree in structure or appearance.
The arboriform pattern of the frost on the window was beautiful.
Some corals have an arboriform growth.
Common collocations
arboriform structurearboriform crystal

Etymology

Do latim 'arbor, -oris' (árvore) + '-forme' (forma).

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