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prolate
pro·late [ prṓ làyt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
extended lengthwise: describes rock fragments that are elongated in the direction of the polar diameter
[Late 17th century. < Latin prolatus, past participle of proferre "carry forward" < ferre "carry"]
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