keratinize

/ˌkɛrətnˈaɪz/
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Definitions of keratinize
  1. verb
    convert into keratin
    synonyms: keratinise
    keratinise
    become horny and impregnated with keratin
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    type of:
    convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  2. verb
    become horny and impregnated with keratin
    synonyms: keratinise
    keratinise
    convert into keratin
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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