integument
ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt
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Definition of integument - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biological coveringTECH.natural covering of a living organismTECH.
  • The integument of the reptile was tough and scaly.
coating covering envelope
2.
general coveringRarecovering or coating on any surfaceRare
  • The integument on the old book preserved its pages.
coating covering envelope
3.
plantTECH.outer layer of an ovule becoming seed coatTECH.
  • The integument hardens to form the seed coat.
covering envelope sheath
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Origin of integument

Latin, integumentum (covering)

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biology
relating to an integument or outer covering

Examples of integument in a sentence

  • Scientists studied the integument of the amphibian.
  • The integument of the fruit was tough.
  • A thick integument covered the seed.
  • The integument protects the developing seed.
  • Botanists examined the integument under a microscope.

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  1. French:tégument, enveloppe, ...
  2. German:Integument, Überzug, ...
  3. Italian:tegumento, copertura, ...
  4. Spanish:tegumento, revestimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:tegumento, cobertura, ...
  6. Chinese:外皮, 覆盖物, ...
  7. Japanese:外皮, 覆い, ...
  8. Arabic:غِلاف, طَبَقَة خارِجِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּסּוּי טִבְעִי, מִכְסֶה, ...
  10. Russian:покров, покрытие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шкіра, покриття, ...
  12. Hindi:आवरण, परत, ...
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