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Acicular vs Terete - What's the difference?

acicular | terete |

As adjectives the difference between acicular and terete

is that acicular is needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle while terete is having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical.

acicular

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle.
  • Having sharp points like needles.

    • Derived terms

    * acicularly

    terete

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical.

    • Usage notes

    * In reference to the stems of plants, usually, but not necessarily, implies a tapering form.

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