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Webster 1913 Edition


Fungin

Fun′gin

,
Noun.
[L.
fungus
mushroom: cf. F,
fongine
,
fungine
.]
(Chem.)
A name formerly given to cellulose found in certain fungi and mushrooms.

Definition 2024


fungin

fungin

English

Noun

fungin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, obsolete) A cellulose found in certain fungi and mushrooms.