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marginate

Syllabification: (mar·gin·ate)
Biology
Definition of marginate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmärjəˌnāt/
[with object]
  • provide with a margin or border; form a border to.

adjective

Pronunciation: /-nit, ˌnāt/
  • having a distinct margin or border.

Derivatives

margination

noun

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