chitin
(chi-tin)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a tough substance found in the shells of insects and crustaceans.
Example Sentence
Crabs and lobsters have chitin in their outer skeletons.
More Example Sentences
Insects have chitin in their exoskeletons.
Synonyms
shell; exoskeleton; structural polysaccharide
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