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ganoine

/ˈɡæn.oʊ.ɪn/

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noun

/ˈɡæn.oʊ.ɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБлестящее, похожее на эмаль вещество, выделяемое кориумом некоторых рыб, особенно ганоидных, образующее наружный 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 substance on fish scalesC2formalscientific

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

    ruГаноин

    • The scales of the garfish are covered with a thick layer of ganoine.
    • Ganoine provides a hard, protective coating for the scales of ancient fish species.
    • Under the microscope, the ganoine layer appears smooth and glassy.

    Synonymsganoin