irregular surface

collocation in English

meaningsofirregularandsurface

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irregular
adjective
uk
/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/us
/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/
formal
(of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what ...
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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition ofirregularandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The smaller amylopectin granules have a moreirregularsurfaceand particulate internal content.
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Theirregularsurfaceof the oocyte is observed.
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One option was for the cladding to be made of triangles to provide a facetedirregularsurface.
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In the case of old females we selected those eggs that showed morphological changes (anirregularsurface and the presence of cytoplasmic extrusions) when observed under phasecontrast microscopy.
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The tumors are raised, fleshy, often ulcerated or infected and may have anirregularsurface.
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Air acted on theirregularsurfaceof the projectile.
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Hence, thisirregularsurfaceusually forms a coating which can not be easily removed.
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It grows to about 300 m thick, and developsirregularsurfacelumps.
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The occipital condyle has anirregularsurfacethat was probably caused by the loss of the original cartilaginous covering.
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Natural hair has anirregularsurfacewhich traps powders, dead skin cells, bacteria and chemicals.
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Symptoms include thickening skin,irregularsurfacenodularities, and enlargement.
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An excessively smooth surface may prevent paint and adhesives from adhering as strongly as anirregularsurfacecould allow.
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Preglacial erosion the surface of the bedrock created anirregularsurface, allows the glacial drift to vary in depth over short distances.
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Paint sealant works by filling into the pores andirregularsurfaceof the body thereby creating a smooth finish on top.
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According to eyewitnesses, while negotiating a fast left-handed bend, the car bounced on theirregularsurfaceof the track.
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Parts of the inner wall have slumped across the inner floor, producing anirregularsurface.
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Washcoat materials are selected to form a rough,irregularsurface, which greatly increases the surface area compared to the smooth surface of the bare substrate.
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For irregular surfaces motion planning should be carried out, using three-dimensional cubic splines.
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This qualification typically means that the object is symmetrically rounded into a spheroid or ellipsoid shape, where anyirregularsurfacefeatures are due to a relatively thin solid crust.
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