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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A polysaccharide found in the roots and tubers of certain plants, especially the Compositae; it is mostly a polymer of fructose. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function wordnet

Etymology

From inula + -in.

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