sclerotizations
/sklərɑtɪˈzeɪʃənz/
noun
- The processes by which insect cuticles or other biological structures become hardened, often through the action of sclerotins.
- Sclerotizations in insects occur after molting to form a protective shell.
- Different types of sclerotizations produce varying degrees of hardness in beetle wings.
- The study of sclerotizations helps researchers develop new materials.