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lamella

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lamella

a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale
  • the gemstoneʼs distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another
Synonyms of lamella

lamina, plate, scale
Words Related to lamella

chip, flake, sliver, splint, splinter

leaf, sheet, slice

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