1. having grooves, furrows, or ridges
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The sulcated surface of the leaf helped channel water to the roots.
• Scientists examined the sulcated pattern on the fossil shell.
• The sulcated bark of the oak tree provided texture and visual interest.
• Under the microscope, the sulcated structure was clearly visible.
• The sulcated design of the pottery was both functional and decorative.