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turbination Definition


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turbinate
adj
    1. Like a spinning top.
    2. zool.
      Said of the shells of certain molluscs: spiral.
    3. bot.
      Shaped like an inverted cone with a narrow base and a wider top.
    4. anatomy.
      Said especially of certain nasal bones: scroll-shaped.
Derivative: turbinal
adj
    Derivative: turbinated
    adj
      Derivative: turbination
      noun
        Etymology: 17c: Latin turbinatus, from turbo a whirlwind.



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