foliated

adjective

fo·​li·​at·​ed ˈfō-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce foliated (audio)
1
: composed of or separable into layers
a foliated rock
2
: ornamented with foils or a leaf design

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of foliated was in 1650

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“Foliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliated. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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foliated

adjective
fo·​li·​at·​ed ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce foliated (audio)
: composed of or capable of being separated into layers
foliated metamorphic rocks

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