ganoin

noun

gan·​o·​in

variants or ganoine

ˈganəwə̇n

plural -s

: the covering of a ganoid scale composed of a shining material that resembles enamel

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary gano- (from ganoid) + -in, -ine

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