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CILIATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ciliate.

Ciliate - as an adjective

Of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cilialciliary

Of or relating to the human eyelash

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ciliary

Ciliate - as a noun

A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ciliated protozoanciliophoran
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protozoanprotozoon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ciliate - as an adjective satellite

Having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ciliated

Example Sentences

"The paramecium is a well-known ciliate."
"Some ciliates are capable of photosynthesis."
"Many ciliates are able to reproduce through a process called binary fission."
"Didinium is a predator that feeds on ciliates."
"Certain ciliates can be used as indicators of water quality."
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Word Game Points

Is CILIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ciliate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CILIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CILIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ciliate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CILIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CILIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ciliate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CILIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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