Definition of cutin
: an insoluble mixture containing waxes, fatty acids, soaps, and resinous material that forms a continuous layer on the outer epidermal wall of a plant
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The scientists hypothesized that this new plastic-eating enzyme must have evolved from an older cutin-eating enzyme.
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After studying this bacteria, the researchers found the enzyme, which is similar to the enzyme many bacteria already use to break down a different chemical, called cutin.
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Origin and Etymology of cutin
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin cutis
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First Known Use: circa 1872
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearFirst Known Use of cut-in
1883
cut in
Definition of cut in
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: to thrust oneself into a position between others or belonging to another
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: to join in something suddenly
- cut in on the conversation
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: to interrupt a dancing couple and take one as one's partner
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: to become automatically connected or started in operation
- waiting for the auxiliary motor to cut in
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: to mix with cutting motions
- after sifting the flour into a mixing bowl, cut the lard in
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: to introduce into a number, group, or sequence
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: to connect into an electrical circuit to a mechanical apparatus so as to permit operation
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: to include especially among those benefiting or favored
- cut them in on the profits
Examples of cut in in a Sentence
a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship
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Before Ruth can answer, though, Debbie cuts in to offer her a ride.
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Bank holds ribbon cutting in Tinley CNB Bank held a ribbon cutting and multi-chamber business after hours event on June 26 at its newest location at 9400 W. 179th St. in Tinley Park.
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Language in a confidential severance agreement Tesla Inc. is using as part of the biggest job cut in its history is likely to deter dismissed employees from going public with worker safety concerns, according to employment-law experts.
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To be politically feasible, any cuts in the purchasing power of doctors and other service providers would have to be gradual and take the form of lower rates of salary growth, not outright salary reductions.
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The median expectation is that the cuts in individual and corporate taxes will boost growth by 0.4 percentage points this year and 0.3 percentage points next year.
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In America, cuts in state-government support have made public universities increasingly reliant on foreign students who pay the full fee.
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Another cut in the video shows a telephone pole going down as the lava continues to smolder, air filled with smoke.
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The Brazilian cut in from the right flank with a nifty run, then played a pass toward Sapong that deflected into the net off D.C.’s Frederic Brillant.
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First Known Use of cut in
1612
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