1. composed of or arranged in thin layers or plates; having a structure of lamellae
Usage: technical/scientific term; commonly used in biology and geology

Examples

• The lamellate structure of fish gills allows for efficient oxygen absorption.
• Mushroom caps often display lamellate undersides with radiating ridges.
• The lamellate arrangement of bone tissue provides both strength and flexibility.
• Geologists identified lamellate mineral formations in the rock sample.
• The lamellate wings of certain insects create a distinctive appearance under magnification.