adjective
- covered with or converted into cutin; having a waxy protective layer characteristic of plant leaves and stems
Usage: botany; technical
Examples
- The cutinized surface of the leaf helps reduce water loss in dry climates.
- Plant stems become cutinized as they mature and harden.
- The cutinized epidermis of desert plants provides protection against harsh sunlight.
- Cutinized tissues are more resistant to pathogen invasion than non-cutinized tissues.