1. the act or process of tearing or cutting into irregular strips or shreds
Usage: formal; technical
2. a jagged or fringed edge or border
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The laciniation of the fabric occurred during the manufacturing process.
• Botanists noted the laciniation along the leaf margins.
• The storm caused severe laciniation of the canvas awning.
• The specimen showed clear laciniation at its edges.
• Careful examination revealed the natural laciniation of the petal.
• The laciniation pattern was consistent across all samples.