tubate


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tu·bate

 (to͞o′bāt′, tyo͞o′-)
adj.
Forming or having a tube.
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tubate

(ˈtjuːbeɪt)
adj
a less common word for tubular
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tu•bu•lar

(ˈtu byə lər, ˈtyu-)

adj.
1. having the form or shape of a tube.
2. of or pertaining to a tube or tubes.
3. characterized by or consisting of tubes.
[1665–75; < New Latin tubulāris; see tubule, -ar1]
tu`bu•lar′i•ty, n.
tu′bu•lar•ly, adv.
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