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ganoin

/ˈɡæn.ɔɪn/

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noun

/ˈɡæn.ɔɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБлестящее, похожее на эмаль вещество, выделяемое кориумом некоторых рыб, особенно ганоидных, которое образует внешний слой их чешуи.

A shiny, enamel-like substance secreted by the corium of certain fishes, especially ganoid fishes, that forms the outer layer of their scales.

uncountable

  1. Enamel-like scale layerC2formalscientific

    A hard, shiny, enamel-like substance secreted by the dermis of certain fishes, particularly ganoid fishes, forming the outer layer of their scales.

    ruГаноин

    • The scales of the gar are covered with a thick layer of ganoin.
    • Ganoin gives the scales of ancient fish a distinctive, glossy appearance.
    • The fossilized scales still retained traces of their original ganoin.

    Synonymsganoine