Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Lenticulate

👉 Lenticulated, also known as "lenticular," is a type of tooth that differs from other types by its shape and size. It is characterized by having an entire tooth in the center with no teeth on either side or at the ends. The term "lenticulated" was first used in 1983 by neurologist Dr. Walter Lippmann, who described this type of tooth as a unique feature found only in certain species of fish. The term is now

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👉 In astrophysics, a "lenticulate" object is an astronomical body that appears to be formed from several layers of different colors, with each layer appearing to have its own distinctive color. This phenomenon is often observed in galaxies and stars, where the light from different parts of the galaxy or star can appear to be scattered or refracted due to the way the material interacts with light. The term "lenticulate" comes from the Latin word "lumen," which means a light source

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