suberinize

/ˌsʌbɛrˈɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a suberin, especially to coat or impregnate with suberin, a waxy, hydrophobic substance.

“The treatment process suberinizes the wood, making it resistant to water.”

2. verb

to become suberized, or to undergo the process of suberization.

“The bark of the tree starts to suberinize as it ages and dries out.”

3. noun

a process of suberization.

“The suberinization of the wood is a result of the natural drying process.”

Synonyms

  • suberify
  • suberize

Antonyms

  • hydrophilize