verb
1. convert into keratin
• Syn: ↑keratinize
• Hypernyms: ↑convert
• Verb Group: ↑keratinize
• Verb Frames:
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2. become horny and impregnated with keratin
• Syn: ↑keratinize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑keratinisation, ↑keratinization (for: ↑keratinize)
• Hypernyms: ↑change
• Verb Group: ↑keratinize
• Verb Frames:
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kerˈatinize or kerˈatinise transitive verb and intransitive verb
To make or become keratinous
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Main Entry: ↑keratin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.