suberin
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su·ber·in
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Definition of suberin
: a complex fatty substance found especially in the cell walls of cork
Examples of suberin in a Sentence
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Roots naturally make suberin, which can last for decades under ground. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Salk Institute scientists get to the root of plant growth," 11 July 2019 Specifically, the products contain an extract of the cork oak called suberin, which the company touts as helping moisturize, stimulate cell renewal and reduce redness. — Los Angeles Times, "Birkenstock picks Venice as the home of its second U.S. store," 31 July 2019 Funded with more than $35 million from The Audacious Project, the Harnessing Plants Initiative aims to store carbon in the form of suberin, the main ingredient in cork. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Salk Institute scientists get to the root of plant growth," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'suberin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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suberin
noun
su·ber·in
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Medical Definition of suberin
: a complex fatty substance that is found in the cells of cork