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CHAINLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chainlike mean?
• CHAINLIKE (adjective)
The adjective CHAINLIKE has 1 sense:
1. having a chainlike form
Familiarity information: CHAINLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a chainlike form
Synonyms:
catenulate; chainlike
Context example:
catenulate bacterial cell colonies
Similar:
formed (having or given a form or shape)
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