foliate Synonyms
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foliate Meaning
foliate (v)
hammer into thin flat foils
decorate with leaves
coat or back with metal foil
number the pages of a book or manuscript
grow leaves
foliate (a)
ornamented with foliage or foils
foliate (s)
(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves
(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
foliate (a.)
Furnished with leaves; leafy; as, a foliate stalk.
foliate (v. t.)
To beat into a leaf, or thin plate.
To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass.
foliate Sentence Examples
- The intricate foliation of the ancient manuscript revealed the secrets of a lost civilization.
- The geologist carefully examined the foliated rocks, seeking evidence of tectonic activity.
- The leaves of the fern unfurled, their delicate foliation shimmering in the sunlight.
- The artist used foliated gold leaf to create a stunning mosaic that adorned the temple walls.
- The exfoliation of the rock surface exposed the underlying foliated layers.
- The lichen's foliose growth spread across the tree trunk, creating a verdant tapestry.
- The botanist identified the species by its characteristic leaf foliation.
- The laminated foliation of the schist made it difficult to split.
- The foliated surface of the countertop gave it a unique and eye-catching appearance.
- The sculptor's chisel revealed the foliated patterns hidden within the marble.
FAQs About the word foliate
hammer into thin flat foils, decorate with leaves, coat or back with metal foil, number the pages of a book or manuscript, grow leaves, ornamented with foliage
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The intricate foliation of the ancient manuscript revealed the secrets of a lost civilization.
The geologist carefully examined the foliated rocks, seeking evidence of tectonic activity.
The leaves of the fern unfurled, their delicate foliation shimmering in the sunlight.
The artist used foliated gold leaf to create a stunning mosaic that adorned the temple walls.
