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Chitinous

Chitinous (adjective): relating to or containing chitin, a polysaccharide that forms the principal constituent of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.

Senses:

1. Relating to the exoskeleton of arthropods:

Chitinous structures are commonly found in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans.

Sample sentence: The chitinous shell of the lobster protected it from predators.

2. Relating to the cell walls of fungi:

Chitinous cell walls provide strength and rigidity to fungi.

Sample sentence: Without a chitinous cell wall, the mushroom would not be able to maintain its shape.

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