keratinize

English

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Etymology

From keratin +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrətnˌaɪz/

Verb

keratinize (third-person singular simple present keratinizes, present participle keratinizing, simple past and past participle keratinized)

  1. (transitive) To convert into keratin.
  2. (intransitive) To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin.

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