reticular

adjective rreh-tee-koo-LAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin reticulum (little net), diminutive of rete (net).

Usage Note

Reticular describes anything having a net-like or lattice structure. In chemistry, a estructura reticular is a network or lattice structure, as seen in covalent network solids. In anatomy, the formación reticular (reticular formation) is a region of the brainstem. The noun form is retículo, meaning a small net or lattice.

Examples

"El carbono forma una estructura reticular muy resistente."

Natural Translation

Carbon forms a very strong reticular structure.

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