punctate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋ(k)teɪt/

adjective

Biology
  • studded with or denoting dots or tiny holes: strong punctate staining of the cell surface shell layers may be punctate

Derivatives

punctation

Pronunciation: /-ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin punctum 'point' + -ate2