actine

noun
ac·​tine | \ ˈak-ˌtīn, -tən\
plural -s

Definition of actine

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a star-shaped spicule (as of a sponge)
\ ¦ak-(ˌ)tīn, -tən\

Definition of -actine (Entry 2 of 2)

: having (such or so many) rays discoactine pentactine especially in terms applied to sponge spicules

First Known Use of actine

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for actine

Noun

Greek aktin-, aktis ray

Adjective combining form

Greek aktin-, aktis

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