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ker·a·tinize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. keratinize, keratiniseverb

    convert into keratin

  2. keratinize, keratiniseverb

    become horny and impregnated with keratin

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  1. keratinizeverb

    To convert into keratin

  2. keratinizeverb

    To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin

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  1. keratinize

    To keratinize means to become hardened or converted into a protein substance called keratin. This process predominantly occurs in cells in the outermost layer of the skin, hair, and nails in humans and animals.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of keratinize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of keratinize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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