sclerotin

(sklîrˈə-tĭn, sklĕrˈ-)

noun

An insoluble protein that permeates the chitin in the cuticle of arthropods and becomes hardened and darkened by a natural tanning process.

Origin:

Origin: sclero-

Origin: + -tin (as in keratin or chitin)

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