striate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Striate' typically refers to marking or patterning a surface with stripes or striations. It's not just about drawing stripes though; it's often used in science to describe similar patterns found in nature.

Examples in Different Contexts

In visual arts, artists often 'striate' surfaces to create depth and dimension in their work. An artist might say, 'I chose to striate the background to evoke a sense of movement and contrast against the smoothness of the foreground elements.'

Practice Scenarios

Geology

Scenario:

The glacier's movement over centuries had a profound impact on the landscape. Such natural processes are truly fascinating!

Response:

Absolutely, the way the glacier has striated the land is evidence of immense natural force.

Technology

Scenario:

The metal component is not bonding well with the adhesive. We might need to make adjustments to our process.

Response:

Right, perhaps we should striate the metal surface to improve bonding with adhesive.