adjective
- having small rounded projections or bumps; covered with tubercles
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The tuberculated surface of the cactus helped it store water.
- Scientists examined the tuberculated shell under a microscope.
- The tuberculated bark provided grip for climbing insects.
- Her research focused on tuberculated coral formations.
- The tuberculated texture made the specimen easy to identify.
- Ancient pottery often featured tuberculated decorative patterns.