Filamentous
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪɫəˈmɛntoʊˈəs/
Filamentous (adj)
- Having long, thin threads or fibres, especially in plants, fungi, or bacteria.
- Made of or covered with very thin threads, giving a stringy or fibre-like look.
Filamentous (adjective)
Examples
- The algae formed filamentous growths on the rocks.
- Filamentous growths spread across the damp surface.