word
sclerotised
SKLAIR-oh-tized
ˈsklɪərəˌtaɪzdListen
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Syllable breakdown
sclerotised
Dictionary meaning
Hardened or stiffened, describing insect body parts that have been reinforced by the protein sclerotin.
History and origin
Greek — 'skleros' (hard).
Common mispronunciations
skleh-ROH-tizedSKLER-oh-tized
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