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a. [ L. subereus of the cork tree. ] Of or pertaining to cork; of the nature of cork; suberose. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. suber the cork tree: cf. F. subéreque. ] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to cork; specifically, designating an acid, C6H12.(CO2H)2, homologous with oxalic acid, and obtained from cork and certain fatty oils, as a white crystalline substance. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. suber the cork tree: cf. F. subérine. ] (Bot.) A material found in the cell walls of cork. It is a modification of lignin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. suber the cork tree. ] (Zool.) Any sponge of the genus Suberites and allied genera. These sponges have a fine and compact texture, and contain minute siliceous spicules. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) 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. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. -ized p. pr. & vb. n. -izing ] [ L. suber cork. ] (Bot.) To effect suberization of. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. (Chem.) (a) The hypothetical ketone of suberic acid. (b) A colorless liquid, analogous suberone proper, having a pleasant peppermint odor. It is obtained by the distillation of calcium suberate. [ 1913 Webster ]