Pronunciation: /ˈsɪliˌeɪt/
noun a protozoan or other organism with cilia
A1 A ciliate is a type of microscopic organism with tiny hair-like projections.
A2 Under the microscope, you can see the ciliate moving gracefully in the water.
B1 The biologist studied the behavior of ciliates in their natural habitat.
B2 Ciliates play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on bacteria and algae.
C1 The ciliate's complex cellular structure makes it a fascinating subject for scientific research.
C2 Researchers have discovered new species of ciliates in the deep sea, expanding our understanding of marine biodiversity.
adjective having minute hairs or cilia
A1 The ciliate organism has tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
A2 Under the microscope, you can see the ciliate cells moving with their cilia.
B1 The pond water sample contained various ciliate species.
B2 The researcher studied the ciliate population dynamics in the marine ecosystem.
C1 Advanced genetic techniques revealed the intricate genetic makeup of the ciliate species.
C2 The ciliate protozoa exhibit complex behaviors in response to environmental stimuli.
formal The ciliate cells in the organism have tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
informal I learned about ciliate organisms in my biology class.
slang Check out that cool ciliate under the microscope!
figurative His argument was as intricate as a ciliate organism.
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