Keratinize

//ˈkɛrətnˌaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To convert into keratin. transitive
  2. 2
    become horny and impregnated with keratin wordnet
  3. 3
    To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin. intransitive
  4. 4
    convert into keratin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
keratinise

Etymology

From keratin + -ize.

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