cutin
See also: cut-in, cûtin, and cut in
English
Etymology
From cut(is) + -in.
Noun
cutin (countable and uncountable, plural cutins)
- (biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle.
- 2018, Damian Carrington, The Guardian, 16 April:
- The structure of the enzyme looked very similar to one evolved by many bacteria to break down cutin, a natural polymer used as a protective coating by plants.
- 2018, Damian Carrington, The Guardian, 16 April:
Related terms
- cutan
Translations
polymer of hydroxy acids
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Anagrams
- incut, tunic