sclerotized
- adjective
- /ˈsklɛrəˌtaɪzd/
- Specialized
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esclerotizado
- Many insect legs are sclerotized to provide extra strength and support.
Examples
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Scientists examined the sclerotized plates on the spider's body under a microscope.
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The beetle's shell is sclerotized for protection.
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The beetle's sclerotized shell protects it from predators.
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Many insects have sclerotized exoskeletons.
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The sclerotized exoskeleton of the beetle provides protection against predators.
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Insects have sclerotized bodies that help them withstand harsh environments.
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The researchers noted that the sclerotized layer is crucial for the insect's survival.
Synonyms
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Made hard, especially body tissue or blood vessels that carry blood less well
How Hard
Surface Forms
Morphology
sclerotized = sclerotize (opaque) = sclerot + ize + ed
The final step is a regular past-participle/adjectival formation using -ed from the verb 'sclerotize', which is morphologically regular if the verb is known.
Etymology
Sclerotized comes from the Greek root scler- which means 'hard'. It describes parts of insects or spiders that have become 'hardened' into a tough outer layer, like a hard shell, so the word tells you these parts are made strong for protection.