cutin
nounEtymology From cut(is) + -in.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle.
- The structure of the enzyme looked very similar to one evolved by many bacteria to break down cutin, a natural polymer used as a protective coating by plants.2018 April 16, Damian Carrington, The Guardian:
- Derived terms
- cutinase, cutinise, cutinite, cutinization, cutinize
- Related terms
- cutan