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cutin definition

cu·tin (kyo̵̅o̅t′in, kyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

noun

Bot. a varnishlike material covering the epidermis of land plants and containing waxes, resins, fatty acids, etc.

Etymology: < L cutis (see cuticle) + -in

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cutin is fouded on the exine & intine of the leaf

Posted by anonymous 103 days ago.

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