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Foliated vs Filiated - What's the difference?

foliated | filiated |

As an adjective foliated

is (geology|of a rock) having a structure of thin layers.

As a verb filiated is

(filiate).

foliated

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (geology, of a rock) Having a structure of thin layers
  • (architecture) Decorated with foliage

    • filiated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (filiate)

    • filiate

    English

    Verb

    (filiat)
  • To adopt as son or daughter.
  • To establish filiation between.
    • (Southey)
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