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CHITINE

\t͡ʃˈɪtiːn], \t‍ʃˈɪtiːn], \tʃ_ˈɪ_t_iː_n]\

Definitions of CHITINE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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A substance forming the exoskeleton of many invertebrate animals.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The hardening substance of the covering of insects.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

[Gr.] A substance allied to horn, of which the skeletons of insects and crustaceans are formed; in insects it forms the elytra also, and some internal organs; and in some annelids the loco-motor bristles.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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