alveolate

/ælˈviːəleɪt/
adjective
  1. Having many small hollows or pits like a honeycomb.
    • The alveolate surface of the sponge helps it filter water.
    • The artist created an alveolate pattern on the clay vase.
    • Under the microscope, the bone looked alveolate with tiny cavities.
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