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Striation

usgb/straɪˈeɪʃn/Volume
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Natural IndicatorsPlay
Striations often indicate natural processes like glacial movement or wind erosion. SlideThe striations on the canyon walls were carved by wind over thousands of years.
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Visual TexturesPlay
Striations add texture and can be visually used to analyze an object's history or composition. SlideYou can feel the striations on this wood, showing its age and grain.
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Use 'striations' when describing detailed features that may show patterns or history. SlideUpon closer inspection, the striations revealed the rock's exposure to intense heat.