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Meaning of crenation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The contraction of, or formation of abnormal notchings around, the edges of a cell after exposure to a hypertonic solution, due to the loss of water through osmosis, especially noticeable in red blood cells.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.
    countable, uncountable
  3. The condition of being crenate.
    countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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