Cutinization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The conversion of cell walls into a material that repels water, as in cork. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
cuticularization

Etymology

From cutin + -ization.

Related phrases

cell wall

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