striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən 
1
a
: the fact or state of being striated
b
: arrangement of striations or striae
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
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Web-like striations or corking on jalapeño skins occur when plants are stressed by irregular watering, dry soil, or high heat.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Similarly, white oak offers a clean contrast to the warmth of teak or the striations in acacia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s served sliced in half, revealing a cross section of pink interior featuring interwoven striations of marinated pork and smoked eel, whose flavors merge into an ambient meatiness.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Marked by a massive white limestone cliff, where surface erosions have formed striations and ledges resembling steps, this monolith was named (incorrectly) for the Saracen pirates who once used it as a perch to attack the area in the 1500s.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Similarly, white oak offers a clean contrast to the warmth of teak or the striations in acacia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s served sliced in half, revealing a cross section of pink interior featuring interwoven striations of marinated pork and smoked eel, whose flavors merge into an ambient meatiness.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Marked by a massive white limestone cliff, where surface erosions have formed striations and ledges resembling steps, this monolith was named (incorrectly) for the Saracen pirates who once used it as a perch to attack the area in the 1500s.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Striation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a tiny groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
Medical Definition
striation
noun
stri·a·tion
strī-ˈā-shən
1
: the fact or state of being striated
2
: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series
3
: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle
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