planate

adj, noun — 2 senses

planate

adj

1

flat, flattened. Resembling a plane, or otherwise planar.

planate

noun

1

Biology, Entomology, Geography, Natural sciences flat or flattened area.

This species has several distinctively coloured planates across the head.
The planate, measuring several kilometres across, was formed by wind erosion.

Related terms: plane, planar

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