1. having small cavities, blisters, or bubble-like structures
Usage: technical; geology; biology

Examples

• The vesiculated lava rock was full of tiny air pockets.
• Under the microscope, the vesiculated tissue showed numerous small cavities.
• The volcanic glass had a vesiculated texture from trapped gas bubbles.
• The geologist identified the vesiculated basalt by its porous appearance.
• The vesiculated structure of the pumice made it extremely lightweight.