Dictionary
tes•sel•late
Pronunciation: (
—v.tes'u-lāt";
—adj.tes'u-lit, -lāt"), [key]
—v., -lat•ed, -lat•ing,
—adj.
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v.t.
to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern.
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adj.
tessellated.
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