cellformation
nounUK /ˌsel.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌsel.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Cellformation is the way tiny parts of living things group together to make a small unit called a cell.
In science class, we watched cellformation happen as the tiny dots joined into a round shape.
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2. The process of forming small compartments or units in a material or structure.
The honeycomb pattern showed cellformation in the wax.
3. The arrangement of cells in a grid, such as in a spreadsheet or table.
The software handles cellformation automatically when you add new rows.
4. The development of prison cells or small rooms in a building.
The old castle's cellformation took place during its renovation.