Synonyms for chitin
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.
Forms
- Plural
- chitins → armors…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chitin | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- armor2
- 6 letters
- armour2
- 9 letters
- entomolin
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (armor2 = 2 syllables).