asteriated

/æstrɪˌeɪɪˈeɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or form a star-shaped appearance, especially at the edges of a surface such as a crystal or a plate of metal

“The meteorite had asteriated at the edges, giving it an otherworldly appearance.”

2. adjective

having a star-shaped appearance, especially at the edges of a surface

“The asteriated edges of the crystal made it difficult to cut.”

Synonyms

  • star-shaped
  • stellate

Antonyms

  • flat
  • smooth