Associations to the word «Cutin»

Wiktionary

CUTIN, noun. (biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle

Dictionary definition

CUTIN, noun. (biochemistry) a waxy transparent material that occurs in the cuticle of plants and consists of highly polymerized esters of fatty acids.

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway