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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lamellar

/ˈlæmələr/ adjective · British & US
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What does lamellar mean?

adjective

Having a layered or plate-like structure; resembling a lamella. In geology, a lamellar structure is a type of rock texture characterized by layers of minerals.

Example

"The geologist studied the lamellar structure of the rock sample under a microscope."

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