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perforate
(redirected from perforative)

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perforate
Biology
a. pierced by small holes
b. marked with small transparent spots

perforate [′pər·fə‚rāt]
(science and technology)
To pierce or puncture; particularly, to make a line or series of holes for such purposes as identification, decoration, or easy separation.


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