cutinise
/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/
verb
- To become covered or impregnated with cutin, a waxy substance that makes plant surfaces waterproof.
- In dry climates, leaves cutinise more quickly to protect against evaporation.
- As the leaf matures, its outer cells cutinise to reduce water loss.
- The plant's stem begins to cutinise after the first few weeks of growth.