Striation
/straɪˈeɪʃn/
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Pro Tip 1/3Natural Indicators
Striations often indicate natural processes like glacial movement or wind erosion.
The striations on the canyon walls were carved by wind over thousands of years.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Textures
Striations add texture and can be visually used to analyze an object's history or composition.
You can feel the striations on this wood, showing its age and grain.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Observation
Use 'striations' when describing detailed features that may show patterns or history.
Upon closer inspection, the striations revealed the rock's exposure to intense heat.
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