cutinize
/ˈkjuːtɪnaɪz/
verb
- To become covered or impregnated with cutin, a waxy substance that makes plant surfaces waterproof. (Alternative spelling of cutinise.)
- In response to dry conditions, the plant's cells cutinize more rapidly.
- The outer layer of the stem will cutinize over time.
- The leaves cutinize as they grow older.