Ciliate

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlɪət/

Ciliate (noun)

  1. A single-celled organism with tiny hair-like structures used for movement.

Examples

  • The ciliate moves swiftly in the water.
  • Scientists study ciliates to understand cellular processes.

Common collocations: study ciliates, ciliate species, observe ciliates, ciliate surface, ciliate movement

Ciliate (adjective)

  1. Having tiny hair-like structures on the surface.

Examples

  • The ciliate surface helps the organism move.
  • Ciliate structures can be seen under a microscope.

Synonyms of Ciliate

Formal

Neutral