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imperforate

Definition of imperforate

adjective

  • not perforated, in particular:
  • Anatomy & Zoology lacking the normal opening:unicellular spores of these parasites have an imperforate wall
  • (of a postage stamp or a block or sheet of stamps) lacking perforations, especially as an error.

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Definition of imperforate in the US English dictionary
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