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porcellaneous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to porcelain; resembling porcelain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • porcellaneous shell
  • porcellaneous rock

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adj

Meaning 2

Having a smooth, compact shell without pores; said of certain Foraminifera.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • porcellaneous content

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