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chitinous

/ˈkaɪ.tɪ.nəs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈkaɪ.tɪ.nəs/

Describes something that is made of or resembles chitin, a tough, protective substance found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает то, что сделано из хитина или напоминает его — прочного защитного вещества, содержащегося в экзоскелетах членистоногих и клеточных стенках грибов.
  1. Of or resembling chitin C1 formal scientific

    Made of, consisting of, or resembling chitin, a tough, protective, semitransparent substance found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.

    • The beetle's chitinous shell protected it from predators.
    • Fungi have chitinous cell walls that provide structural support.
    • The scientist examined the chitinous exoskeleton under a microscope.

    🇷🇺Хитиновый

  • more chitinous comparative form
  • most chitinous superlative form