Meaning of the word chitin in English
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chitin
US /ˈkaɪ.tən/
UK /ˈkaɪ.tɪn/
Noun
a fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharides and forming the major constituent in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.
Example:
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The hard shell of a crab is primarily composed of chitin.
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Fungi cell walls contain chitin, which provides structural support.