ascidiate

/əˈsɪdiˌeɪt/; /ˌæskɪˈdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To make something or someone ascidian, or to form an ascidian structure.

“The biologist studied how the cells ascidiate to form a unique tissue.”

2. noun

A cell that forms an ascidian structure.

“The researchers examined the properties of the ascidiate cells in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • form
  • structure

Antonyms

  • deform
  • dissolve