Meaning & use
Veining
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A pattern of thin, branching lines resembling veins, found in materials such as marble, wood, or leaves.
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The marble countertop was prized for its dramatic gray veining.
Artists study the veining of leaves to render them more realistically.
A note on using this word
Used across geology, botany, and design to describe naturally occurring branching line patterns.
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