acerate adj 1: narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves [syn: {acerate}, {acerose}, {acicular}, {needle-shaped}]
Acerate \Ac"er*ate\, n. [See {Aceric}.] (Chem.) A combination of aceric acid with a salifiable base. [1913 Webster]
Acerate \Ac"er*ate\, a. Acerose; needle-shaped. [1913 Webster]