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Definition of laevulin
laevulin Levulin Lev"u*lin (l[e^]v"[-u]*l[i^]n), n. (Chem.)
A substance resembling dextrin, obtained from the bulbs of
the dahlia, the artichoke, and other sources, as a colorless,
spongy, amorphous material. It is so called because by
decomposition it yields levulose. [Written also
l[ae]vulin.]
- considered nutritious: it contains proteins, fats, asparagine, choline, laevulin, as well as minerals such as pot****ium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium...
