Cutinizing

/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

American spelling: present participle of cutinize; the ongoing process of plant tissues developing or becoming covered with cutin.

Etymology

From cutinize plus the present participle suffix -ing. Used in American scientific descriptions of active or continuous biological processes.

Kelly Says

Cutinizing is happening right now on every plant outside your window—it's a silent, invisible process that literally makes plants water-resistant and is why rain beads up on leaves!

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