sclerotized

adjective scler·o·tized \ˈskler-ə-ˌtīzd\

Definition of SCLEROTIZED

: hardened especially by the formation of sclerotin <sclerotized insect cuticle>

— scler·o·ti·za·tion \ˌskler-e-tə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

¹sclerotic + -ize + ¹-ed

First Known Use: circa 1890

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