indigestible
Example Sentences
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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
This key genetic factor preferentially enhances the utilization of arabinan -- a common constituent of plant polysaccharides, an indigestible fiber for humans, and a poorly accessible source of nutrients for normal gut microbes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023
At 2 hours and 30 minutes, the play can sometimes seem indulgent; parts of the story feel undigested and perhaps indigestible.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
The bits of ground corn used as a base for the dog food are worthless and largely indigestible.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
