Dictionary Definition
dentate adj : having toothlike projections in the
margin
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English
Derived terms
Italian
Adjective
dentate- Feminine plural of dentato
Extensive Definition
Dentate may refer to:
- Dentate gyrus of the hippocampus
- In chemistry, a type of ligand that can form multiple coordinated covalent bonds with a metal: Dentate (chemistry)
- Dentate nucleus of the cerebellar deep nuclei
- A kind of leaf margin; see Leaf#Margins (edge)
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
battlemented, chopped, clawed, crenate, crenated, crenellated, crenulate, dentated, digital, digitate, digitated, embrasured, erose, fanged, fingered, gashed, incised, indented, jagged, jaggy, jawed, lacerate, lacerated, nicked, notched, prehensile, raptorial, saw-toothed,
sawlike, scalloped, scored, serrate, serrated, serrulated, taloned, toothed