Definitions for inulin
ˈɪn yə lɪnin·ulin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inulinnoun

   used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inulinnoun

   A substance of very wide occurrence. It is found dissolved in the sap of the roots and rhizomes of many composite and other plants, as Inula, Helianthus, Campanula, etc., and is extracted by solution as a tasteless, white, semicrystalline substance, resembling starch, with which it is isomeric, having fructose units in place of most of the glucose units. It is intermediate in nature between starch and sugar, and replaces starch as the reserve food in Compositae. Called also dahlin, helenin, alantin, alant starch, etc.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inulinnoun

   a polysaccharide found in the roots and tubers of certain plants, especially the Compositae; it is mostly a polymer of fructose

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inulin

   Inulin is a type of soluble fiber found in many plants. It is used by the plant as a form of energy storage. In humans, it acts as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. It is also used in food manufacturing as a fat substitute and to add texture. Inulin is not digested or absorbed in the stomach, but is instead fermented by gut microflora in the colon.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inulinnoun

   a substance of very wide occurrence. It is found dissolved in the sap of the roots and rhizomes of many composite and other plants, as Inula, Helianthus, Campanula, etc., and is extracted by solution as a tasteless, white, semicrystalline substance, resembling starch, with which it is isomeric. It is intermediate in nature between starch and sugar. Called also dahlin, helenin, alantin, etc

2. Etymology: [From NL. Inula Helenium, the elecampane: cf. F. inuline.]

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inulin

   Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants, and industrially is most often extracted from chicory. The inulins belong to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy and is typically found in roots or rhizomes. Most plants that synthesize and store inulin do not store other forms of carbohydrate such as starch.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inulin

   in′ū-lin, n. a starch-like product used in medicine, obtained principally from the roots of the plant Inula or Elecampane. [Prob. Gr. helenion.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inulin

   A starch found in the tubers and roots of many plants. Since it is hydrolyzable to FRUCTOSE, it is classified as a fructosan. It has been used in physiologic investigation for determination of the rate of glomerular function.

Matched Categories

1. • Polysaccharide

How to pronounce inulin?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say inulin in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inulin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inulin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Popularity rank by frequency of use