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chitin

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1 Definition of chitin

Meaning of chitin: A type of polysaccharide (sugar molecule) that is made by some plants and animals.

A type of polysaccharide (sugar molecule) that is made by some plants and animals. The hard outer shell of shrimp, lobsters, and many insects is made of chitin.

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