squamosity

/skwɒmoʊˈsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of having scales or being scaly

“The biologist studied the squamosity of the reptile’s skin.”

2. noun

A scale or scaly structure

“The scientist examined the squamosity of the fish’s body.”

Synonyms

  • scaliness
  • squamification

Antonyms

  • smoothness