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cutin

cu·tin   (ky t n) n. A waxlike, water-repellent material present in the walls of some plant cells and forming the cuticle, which covers the epidermis.
Definition of cutin from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
noun. Bot. a varnishlike material covering the epidermis of land plants and containing waxes, resins, fatty acids, etc. Etymology: < L cutis (see cuticle) + -in
Britannica online encyclopedia article on cutin:In some higher plants, the cuticle is a water-impervious protective layer covering the epidermal cells of leaves and other parts and
cutin. 1. a waxy constituent of the cuticle of plants. 2. a preparation of ox serosa used as suture material and as a wound dressing.
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cutin n. A waxlike, water-repellent material present in the walls of some plant cells and forming the cuticle, which covers the epidermis
By now you should be convinced that the Plant Cell Wall is an extremely important structure. The most fundamental problems facing land plants are the acquisition, translocation
Definition of cutin from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary with examples and pronunciations.

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