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inedible

[in-ed-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛd ə bəl /


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Most of these factories use inedible offcuts from fishing because nearly every U.S. state has outlawed the targeting of whole fish for fishmeal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"The phytoliths found at Cloggs Cave were from different parts of grass plants such as stems, leaves, flowers and roots, indicating that whole grasses were brought in, including the inedible parts," said Grono.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Large-scale manufacturing has become essential to feeding the world’s population, and processes such as fermentation can transform inedible and poisonous plants into dietary staples.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Composed of bran flour pieces, it was hard and virtually inedible.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026

For nearly a year, I sopped around the house, the Store, the school and the church, like an old biscuit, dirty and inedible.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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