inedible

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Recent Examples of inedible Last year in California, citrus growers were hit by new species of invasive fruit flies that reproduce inside the pulpy flesh, rendering the fruit inedible. Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025 Anything those receptors bind to, such as bacteria and organic debris, are considered edible, while things that cannot bind to those receptors, such as rocks, are classified as inedible. Kate Adamala, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025 Some lose their texture, separate, or become inedible after thawing, leaving you with disappointing results. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025 Imagine a centerpiece plant as impressive as an inedible monstera or fiddle leaf fig—favorites among houseplant enthusiasts—but that can also provide you with a harvest. Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inedible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inedible
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
Adjective
  • Easy to Digest Juicing, including cold pressing, removes the indigestible fibrous skin and pulp.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Tier 1 urged those with pets who have consumed an indigestible object or toxic substance to take them to the vet as soon as possible.
    Robert Read, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inedible. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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