lamellation

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la·mel·late

 (lə-mĕl′āt′, lăm′ə-lāt′)
adj.
1. Having, composed of, or arranged in lamellae.
2. Resembling a lamella.
lam′el·lat′ed adj.
lam′el·la′tion n.
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lam•el•la•tion

(ˌlæm əˈleɪ ʃən)

n.
an arrangement or structure in which there are thin layers, plates, or scales.
[1900–05]
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