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vibratile

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vi·​bra·​tile | \ ˈvī-brə-tᵊl How to pronounce vibratile (audio) , -ˌtī(-ə)l How to pronounce vibratile (audio) \

Definition of vibratile

1 : characterized by vibration
2 : adapted to, used in, or capable of vibratory motion vibratile cilia

First Known Use of vibratile

circa 1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vibratile was circa 1826

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“Vibratile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibratile. Accessed 25 Sep. 2020.

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vibratile

adjective
vi·​bra·​tile | \ ˈvī-brət-ᵊl How to pronounce vibratile (audio) , -brə-ˌtīl How to pronounce vibratile (audio) \

Medical Definition of vibratile

: characterized by vibration vibratile motion

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