chitin (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a tough semitransparent horny substance
def the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi
Outgoing links
Hypernym polysaccharide, polyose
Derivationally related form chitin → chitinous
Substance meronym glucosamine
Incoming links
Derivationally related form chitinous → chitin
Pertainym (pertains to noun) chitinous → chitin
Substance holonym glucosamine
Hyponym polysaccharide, polyose

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