cellular
/selyool r/ • adjective 1 relating to or consisting of living cells. 2 relating to a mobile telephone system that uses a number of short-range radio stations to cover the area it serves. 3 (of fabric) woven with an open mesh to trap air for extra insulation. 4 consisting of small compartments or rooms. — ORIGIN Latin cellularis, from cellula ‘little chamber’.
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