inedible

adjective

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as in nonedible

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Recent Examples of inedible At 3x, the Razr+'s image processing tried to save the shot by overexposing the dish, but unfortunately, my dinner just looks like an inedible oil painting with a glossy sheen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 One common misconception is that lionfish are inedible because of their venom. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Sweet Corn The inedible husk and silk of sweet corn provide a protective layer for its edible kernels. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 And that sticky film that forms on the outside of the mushrooms is a harbinger of inedible mold to come. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inedible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inedible
  1. nonedible
  2. indigestible
Adjective
  • Researchers have hypothesized that great white sharks have started to identify humans as a nonedible presence in SoCal waters.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • The next step is to figure out a way to make as many of those nonedible pieces out of edible materials instead, as well as finding a way to carry a payload (like water) in an edible container.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of nonedible
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  • That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
Definition of indigestible

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inedible. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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