spherular, a.
(ˈsfɛr(j)ʊlə(r))
[f. spherule n. + -ar1.]
Having the form of a spherule.
| 1820 Scoresby Acc. Arctic Reg. I. 429 Having a spherular nucleus, giving rise to radii in all directions. 1822–7 Good Study Med. (1829) II. 54 Instead of being annular wheels with iron axles, they are spherular wheels with iron tiers. 1889 Nature XXXIX. 315/2 Spherular bodies consisting of radially-aggregated fibres of a single mineral. |