striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən 
1
a
: the fact or state of being striated
b
: arrangement of striations or striae
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
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The woman’s coffee skin features white and black striations: while the white lines communicate where light touches her, the latter lines hollow out her under-eyes and cheeks to register a fatigue that evinces perseverance.
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For subtler striation, the many drawers in Atelier Pendhapa’s Mangala Desk bring a layered look while keeping a more traditional profile.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
The summits are coated with attractive striations of snow that make the mountains look like giant liquorice allsorts.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
Due to the long striation and connective tissue, the flank takes well to a marinade, which can help break it down, and making the texture more tender and palatable, according to Pandel.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For subtler striation, the many drawers in Atelier Pendhapa’s Mangala Desk bring a layered look while keeping a more traditional profile.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
The summits are coated with attractive striations of snow that make the mountains look like giant liquorice allsorts.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
Due to the long striation and connective tissue, the flank takes well to a marinade, which can help break it down, and making the texture more tender and palatable, according to Pandel.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a tiny groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
Medical Definition
striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
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