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stria 1. Geology any of the parallel scratches or grooves on the surface of a rock caused by abrasion resulting from the passage of a glacier, motion on a fault surface, etc. 2. fine ridges and grooves on the surface of a crystal caused by irregular growth 3. Biology anatomy a narrow band of colour or a ridge, groove, or similar linear mark, usually occurring in a parallel series 4. Architect a narrow channel, such as a flute on the shaft of a column stria [′strī·ə] (biology) A minute line, band, groove, or channel. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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