Cutinized

/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪzd/ adjective, verb

Definition

American spelling: covered with or treated with cutin; having undergone the process of cutin formation.

Etymology

From cutinize plus the past tense/adjective suffix -ed. Standard in American botanical literature and agricultural science.

Kelly Says

A cutinized seed coat is nature's vacuum-seal packaging—seeds can survive in soil for years partly because their cutinized layers protect them from water, bacteria, and fungi!

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