Defn: Of or pertaining to cork; of the nature of cork; suberose.
SUBERIC
Su*ber"ic, a. Etym: [L. suber the cork tree: cf. F. subéreque.]
(Chem.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to cork; specifically, designating an acid, C
SUBERIN
Su"ber*in, n. Etym: [L. suber the cork tree: cf. F. subérine.] (Bot.)
Defn: A material found in the cell walls of cork. It is a modification of lignin.
SUBERITE
Su"ber*ite, n. Etym: [L. suber the cork tree.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any sponge of the genus Suberites and allied genera. These sponges have a fine and compact texture, and contain minute siliceous spicules.
SUBERIZATION
Su`ber*i*za"tion, n. (Bot.)
Defn: Conversion of the cell walls into cork tissue by development of suberin; — commonly taking place in exposed tissues, as when a callus forms over a wound. Suberized cell walls are impervious to water.
SUBERIZE Su"ber*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.] [L. suber cork.] (Bot.)