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Word: Resilin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: from Latin resilire ‘leap back, recoil’ + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛzɪlɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an elastic material formed of cross-linked protein chains, found in insect cuticles, especially in the hinges and ligaments of wings.
Short Definition:elastic material formed of cross-linked protein chains, found in insect cuticles
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