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vibratile

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪbrətʌɪl/

Definition of vibratile

adjective

Biology
  • (of cilia, flagella, or other small appendages) capable of or characterized by oscillatory motion.

Origin:

early 19th century: alteration of vibratory, on the pattern of words such as pulsatile

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