suberizing
/ˈsuːbəraɪzɪŋ/
verb
- The process of becoming corky or converting into cork tissue.
- Suberizing helps protect the plant from pathogens.
- Scientists study suberizing to understand how plants adapt to drought.
- The suberizing of the wound created a waterproof seal.
adjective
- Relating to or undergoing the process of becoming corky.
- Suberizing cells form a barrier against infection.
- The suberizing layer of the root prevents water loss.
- The suberizing bark becomes thicker over time.