Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Ciliates.
Ciliates - as an adjective
Ciliates - as a noun
A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ciliated protozoanciliophoranHypernyms (Closely Related)
protozoanprotozoonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ciliates - as an adjective satellite
Example Sentences
"Some ciliates use their cilia for locomotion, while others use them to create water currents for feeding."
"Certain species of ciliates exhibit a complex social behavior, forming colonies or living in symbiosis with other organisms."
"The diversity of ciliates is immense, with thousands of known species."
"Some ciliates have unique structures called toxicysts that they use for defense against predators."
"Some ciliates live in freshwater environments."
Word Game Points
Is CILIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ciliates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CILIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CILIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ciliates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCILIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CILIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ciliates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCILIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
