What's the difference between trifoliate and trifoliated?

Trifoliate

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Definition:

• (a.) Alt. of Trifoliated

Example Sentences:

• (1) Spreads of transfer RNA were observed to contain many trifoliate structures.
• (2) The resistant genotype produced more ascorbic acid in its trifoliate leaves than did the corresponding susceptible genotype.

Trifoliated

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Definition:

• (a.) Having three leaves or leaflets, as clover. See Illust. of Shamrock.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Spreads of transfer RNA were observed to contain many trifoliate structures.
• (2) The resistant genotype produced more ascorbic acid in its trifoliate leaves than did the corresponding susceptible genotype.