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Fungin

Fungin \Fun"gin\, n. [L. fungus mushroom: cf. F, fongine, fungine.] (Chem.) A name formerly given to cellulose found in certain fungi and mushrooms.

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fungin

n. (context organic compound obsolete English) A cellulose found in certain fungus and mushrooms.