sectile

(sek′təl, -tīl′)

adjective

Origin: Fr < L sectilis < secare, to cut: see saw

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See sectile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to a mineral that can be cut or severed smoothly by a knife but cannot withstand pulverization.

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Origin: Latin sectilis

Origin: , from sectus

Origin: , past participle of secāre, to cut; see sek- in Indo-European roots

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