dendritic
adjective
den·drit·ic
(ˌ)den-ˈdri-tik 
: resembling or having dendrites : branching like a tree
a dendritic drainage system
dendritic cells
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Accelerating the commercialization of next-gen batteries In traditional batteries, electrolyte solvents break down to produce soft, fragile organic SEI layers, leading to uneven lithium plating and the formation of sharp, dendritic structures that resemble needles.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
One dendritic tree can handle the work of thousands of simple virtual neurons.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
More generally, Wright emphasises the importance of the simple fact that different dendritic connections appear to perform different functions.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
The psychedelics, on the other hand, slip through the cell’s exterior and tweak the 5-HT2A receptor, stimulating dendritic growth and increased spine formation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2023
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
One dendritic tree can handle the work of thousands of simple virtual neurons.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
More generally, Wright emphasises the importance of the simple fact that different dendritic connections appear to perform different functions.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
The psychedelics, on the other hand, slip through the cell’s exterior and tweak the 5-HT2A receptor, stimulating dendritic growth and increased spine formation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for dendritic
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“Dendritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dendritic. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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