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has gloss | eng: Cutan is one of two polymers which occur in the cuticle of some plants. The other and better-known polymer is Cutin. Cutan is believed to be a hydrocarbon polymer, whereas cutin is a polyester, but the structure and synthesis of cutan are not yet fully understood. Cutin is not present in as many plants as once thought; for instance it is absent in Ginkgo. |
lexicalization | eng: cutan |
instance of | (noun) fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content fossil fuel |
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