fungin

English

Etymology

From Latin fungus (“mushroom”). Compare French fongine, fungine.

Noun

fungin (uncountable)

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

References

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