Lamella
Lamella noun - A small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale.
Usage example: the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another
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Synonyms for Lamella
Splinter and lamella are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Splinter" instead a noun "Lamella".
Splinter
Splinter noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.
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Synonyms for Splinter
Lamella and splinter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lamella" instead a noun "Splinter".
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Splinter and Lamella. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lamella/splinter
Lamella & Splinter. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lamella/splinter>.
Splinter or Lamella. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lamella/splinter.
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