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fibrillate

[ fahy-bruh-leyt, fib-ruh- ]

verb (used with object)

, fi·bril·lat·ed, fi·bril·lat·ing.
  1. to cause to undergo fibrillation.

verb (used without object)

, fi·bril·lat·ed, fi·bril·lat·ing.
  1. to undergo fibrillation.

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  • fibril·lative adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fibrillate1

First recorded in 1830–40; fibrill(a) + -ate 1

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