inulin

(-lin)

noun

a white, starchlike polysaccharide which yields fructose, and glucose when hydrolyzed: found in the roots and tubers of many composite plants

Origin: < ModL Inula, genus of plants (< L inula, elecampane) + -in

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noun

A polysaccharide with the general formula (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n that is found in the roots of various composite plants and yields fructose when hydrolyzed.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Inula, plant genus (from Latin inula, elecampane, from Greek helenion; see elecampane)

Origin: + -in

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