veining

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vein·ing

(vā′nĭng)

Distribution or arrangement of veins or veinlike markings.

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veining

(ˈveɪnɪŋ)

a pattern or network of veins or streaks

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vein•ing

(ˈveɪ nɪŋ)

n.

1. the act or process of forming veins.

2. a pattern of veins or markings suggesting veins.

[1680–90]

Translations

veining

[ˈveɪnɪŋ] N

1. (Anat, Bot) → venas fpl

2. (Min) → vetas fpl, veteado m

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'Separation of jugular vein--death rapid--been dead at least half an hour.' This echo of the physician's words ran through the passages and little rooms, and through the house while he was yet straightening himself from having bent down to reach to the bottom of the bath, and while he was yet dabbling his hands in water; redly veining it as the marble was veined, before it mingled into one tint.

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This article presents this new twist on an old method for veining reduction that not only reduces expansion but also reduces cost.