Definitions

1. noun

a type of protein that is a component of plant cell walls, particularly in grasses and other monocots, that provides rigidity and support

“The study of sclerotin helped scientists understand how plants maintain their structure.”

2. noun

a specific type of protein that is also found in invertebrate animals, such as arthropods, and is involved in the formation and structure of their exoskeletons

“The researchers discovered that the sclerotin in the arthropod’s exoskeleton played a crucial role in its defense mechanism.”