chitin
noun /'kaɪtɪn/
- Definition
- a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi
- Example
- 'chitin' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6