What Does Chitinous Mean?

What Does Chitinous Mean?

(kīt′n) A nitrogen-containing polysaccharide that is a tough, protective, semitransparent substance and is the principal component of arthropod exoskeletons and the cell walls of certain fungi.

Is Chitinous a word?

Made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin.

How do you say Chitinous in English?

Break 'chitinous' down into sounds: [KY] + [TI] + [NUHS] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying 'chitinous' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

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