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prolateOne entry found. Main Entry: pro·late Pronunciation: \ˈprō-ˌlāt\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin prolatus (past participle of proferre to bring forward, extend) from pro- forward + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at bear, tolerate Date: 1694 : extended; especially : elongated in the direction of a line joining the poles <a prolate spheroid>
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