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spicule

/ˈspɪkjuːl/ /ˈspɪkjuːl̩/

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noun

Nadel, Stachel

A sharp, needle-like piece.

Examples :

"The broken glass had a tiny spicule sticking up, so I carefully avoided touching it. "

Das zerbrochene Glas hatte eine winzige Nadel, die nach oben ragte, also vermied ich es sorgfältig, es zu berühren.

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noun

Winziger Glasflitter

A tiny glass flake formed during the manufacture of glass vials

Examples :

"The lab technician carefully inspected the new glass vials for any spicule that could contaminate the experiment. "

Der Labortechniker inspizierte die neuen Glasfläschchen sorgfältig auf winzige Glasflitter, die das Experiment kontaminieren könnten.

material technical industry

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noun

Spitze, Nadel

Any of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges.

Examples :

"The scientist examined the sponge under the microscope and pointed out the tiny, needle-like spicule structures that gave it support. "

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte den Schwamm unter dem Mikroskop und wies auf die winzigen, nadelartigen Spitzenstrukturen hin, die ihm Halt gaben.

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Nadelartige Begattungsstruktur

A needle-like mating structure found only in male nematodes.

Examples :

"The male nematode uses its spicule to assist in reproduction. "

Der männliche Nematode verwendet seine nadelartige Begattungsstruktur, um bei der Fortpflanzung zu helfen.

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Protuberanz, Fackel

A jet of matter ejected from the photosphere of the sun.

Examples :

"Looking through the telescope, the astronomer pointed out a spicule shooting up from the sun's surface. "

Durch das Teleskop blickend, wies der Astronom eine Fackel auf, die von der Sonnenoberfläche aufstieg.

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Blütenstachel

A small spike of flowers.

Examples :

"The lavender plant in the garden had a beautiful spicule of purple flowers blooming at the end of each stem. "

Die Lavendelpflanze im Garten hatte am Ende jedes Stiels einen wunderschönen Blütenstachel aus lila Blüten.

plant biology nature