cutin

(kyo̵̅o̅t′in, kyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

noun

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

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

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cu·tin

noun

A waxlike, water-repellent material present in the walls of some plant cells and forming the cuticle, which covers the epidermis.

Origin: Latin cutis, skin; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots + -in.

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