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sclerotic coat
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sclerotic coat has 1 sense
  1. sclera, sclerotic coat - whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball
    --1 is a kind of albuginea
    --1 is a part of eye, oculus, optic

Definitions from the Web

Sclerotic coat

Definition: The tough, hard outer layer that surrounds certain structures or organisms, providing support and protection.

Example sentences:

  1. The sclerotic coat of a turtle's shell helps protect it from predators.
  2. The sclerotic coat of an insect's exoskeleton is made of chitin.
  3. Plants have a sclerotic coat around their seeds, ensuring they are safely enclosed.
  4. The sclerotic coat of the eye maintains its shape and protects the delicate structures within.

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