indigestible
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The indigestible remainder of the food and the capsule then passed on to the large intestine, where the food was fermented by the gut bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
With their high concentrations of indigestible oils and waxes, these fish are not suitable for human consumption.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 13, 2024
Fiber is used as an umbrella term for indigestible plant polysaccharides, so there are many different types with varying fermentability, solubility and viscosity in the gut.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2024
Despite being low in nutrients and packed with indigestible fibers, fast-growing shoots of bamboo were available in bulk and little-used.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
The bits of ground corn used as a base for the dog food are worthless and largely indigestible.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
