lamellae

variants also lamellas
Definition of lamellaenext
plural of lamella
as in plates
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another

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Noun
  • The laws requiring prompt payment were implemented years ago because some drivers with foreign plates were failing to pay their fines, officials said.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Now Assist gross margins remain above 80% as AI scales, the company said.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • Scientists hope the velella can help oceanographers improve their understanding of spatial scales, from satellite images with the resolution of a football field, to aerial drone photos and microscopic images measured in millimeters, Haddock said.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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“Lamellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamellae. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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