acanthin
|a-can-thin|
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/əˈkænθɪn/
substance in spines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthin' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akantha,' where 'akantha' meant 'thorn' or 'spine.'
Historical Evolution
'akantha' transformed into the scientific term 'acanthin' used in modern biology to describe a specific substance in echinoderm spines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thorn' or 'spine,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific substance in echinoderm spines.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acanthin is a substance found in the spines of certain echinoderms, such as sea urchins.
The sea urchin's spines are composed of acanthin.
Last updated: 2025/04/10 19:36