chondrin

/ˈtʃɒndrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.

“The scientist studied the properties of chondrin in insect exoskeletons.”

Synonyms

  • chitin
  • chitinase

Antonyms

  • protein