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vermiculate Definition

ver·micu·late (vər mik′yə lāt′; for adj., usually, -lit)

transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing

to make vermicular; esp., to cover, as by inlaying, with vermicular markings or traceries

Etymology: < L vermiculatus, pp. of vermiculari, to be full of worms < vermiculus, dim. of vermis, a worm

adjective

vermicular

vermiculate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • granuals: The chimney was re-lined with Class 1 316 Grade Multi-Fuel Flexi-Liner and insulated using vermiculate granuals.