chitin
US /ˈkaɪ.tən/
UK /ˈkaɪ.tɪn/
名词
几丁质
a fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharides and forming the major constituent in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.
示例:
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The hard shell of a crab is primarily composed of chitin.
螃蟹的硬壳主要由几丁质组成。
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Fungi cell walls contain chitin, which provides structural support.
真菌细胞壁含有几丁质，提供结构支持。