ganoine

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Noun ganoine has 1 sense

ganoin, ganoine - shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales
--₁ is a kind of secretion

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Ganoine

Noun:

A shiny substance that covers the dentine of certain fossil fish, giving it a glossy appearance.

Sample Sentence:

The beautifully preserved fossil showed traces of ganoine, making it a rare find.

Adjective:

Referring to or characteristic of ganoine.

Sample Sentence:

The ganoine scales of the ancient fish were remarkably resilient to decay.

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