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cutinize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Low (Technical/Scientific)
UK/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/US/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/

Technical, Botanical, Biological

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What does “cutinize” mean?

To convert into cutin, a waxy polymer that forms the cuticle of plants.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

To convert into cutin, a waxy polymer that forms the cuticle of plants.

The process by which plant epidermal cells develop a protective, waterproof layer.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling is consistent.

Connotations

Purely technical, with no regional connotative differences.

Frequency

Extremely rare in both varieties, confined to specialized literature.

Grammar

How to Use “cutinize” in a Sentence

[Plant cells/epidermis] cutinize[Process] cutinizes [plant tissue]

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
cells cutinizeepidermis cutinizesto cutinize the wall
medium
begin to cutinizefully cutinizedprocess of cutinizing
weak
rapidly cutinizeslowly cutinizehelps cutinize

Examples

Examples of “cutinize” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The leaf's epidermal cells will cutinize as it matures.
  • Researchers observed the tissue beginning to cutinize.

American English

  • The plant cutinizes its outer layer to prevent water loss.
  • Under drought stress, the stems cutinize more rapidly.

adverb

British English

  • The layer formed cutinizingly slowly.
  • Not typically used.

American English

  • The cells reacted cutinizingly in response to the fungus.
  • Not typically used.

adjective

British English

  • The cutinizing cells showed distinct fluorescence.
  • A fully cutinized layer is impermeable.

American English

  • The cutinizing process is crucial for drought tolerance.
  • We studied the cutinized epidermal walls.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in botany and plant science papers.

Everyday

Never used.

Technical

Primary context; describes a specific plant physiological process.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “cutinize”

Strong

suberize (related but for suberin, not cutin)

Neutral

develop a cuticleform cutin

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “cutinize”

de-cutinize (theoretical)degrade cutin

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “cutinize”

  • Using it as a general synonym for 'cut' or 'shorten'.
  • Misspelling as 'cutenize'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a very low-frequency technical term used almost exclusively in botany and plant physiology.

No, it refers specifically to a biochemical process in plants involving the polymer 'cutin'.

The related nouns are 'cutinization' (the process) and 'cutin' (the substance formed).

Yes. 'Cutinize' refers to forming cutin (in the outer cuticle). 'Suberize' refers to forming suberin (a related polymer found in cork and root endodermis).

To convert into cutin, a waxy polymer that forms the cuticle of plants.

Cutinize is usually technical, botanical, biological in register.

Cutinize: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “None”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: CUTIN-ize – to turn into CUTIN, the plant's CUTIcle.

Conceptual Metaphor

ARMOURING: The plant armours its surface by cutinizing.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
To protect against dehydration, the young stem will its outer cell walls.
Multiple Choice

What does 'cutinize' specifically mean?

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