Vocabulary : Suberin to Subfibrous
Suberin : A material found in the cell walls of cork. It is a modification of lignin.Suberite : Any sponge of the genus Suberites and allied genera. These sponges have a fine and compact texture, and contain minute siliceous spicules.
Suberization : Conversion of the cell walls into cork tissue by development of suberin; -- commonly taking place in exposed tissues, as when a callus forms over a wound. Suberized cell walls are impervious to water.
Suberize : To effect suberization of.
Suberone : The hypothetical ketone of suberic acid. ;; A colorless liquid, analogous suberone proper, having a pleasant peppermint odor. It is obtained by the distillation of calcium suberate.