cuticulate

/kjuːtɪkəleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover with a cuticle or cuticula

“The skin on the leaves was cuticulated to protect it from the environment.”

2. adjective

having a cuticle or cuticula

“The cuticulate scales on the insect’s body helped it to waterproof its skin.”

Synonyms

  • cuticular
  • sclerified

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • unprotected