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A waxlike, water-repellent material present in the walls of some plant cells, and forming the cuticle that covers the epidermis.
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(kyoot?in) - (1) A waxy substance on plant surfaces that tends to make the surface waterproof and can protect leaves from dehydration and disease. (2) A waxy substance on an insect's cuticle that protects the insect from dehydration.
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