Sekirov Dictionary

sclerotic

UK /skləˈɹɒtɪk/US /skləˈɹɑtɪk/

adjective 4
noun 1
forms 3

adjective4

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Having or relating to sclerosis; hardened.
- The outer wood exposed to the air may become carbonaceous due to the interaction of sclerotic mycelium and the wood. — 1920
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(figurative) Hard and insular; resistant to change.
- Most state parties--Democrat or Republican--are sclerotic and dutiful, and little help to local candidates. — 2018
Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.
Of or relating to sclerotium.

noun1

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Synonym of sclera.
- In front, this membrane is continuous with the cornea by direct continuity of tissue; but the opaque sclerotic overlaps it rather more on the outer than upon its inner surface. — 1859

forms

sclerotics · more sclerotic · most sclerotic

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