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lævulin, levulin Chem.|ˈliːvjʊlɪn| [f. lævul-ose + -in.] A substance resembling dextrin, obtained from the roots of certain composite plants. Hence lævulinic, only in l. acid (see quot. 1888).
1888Syd. Soc. Lex., Lævulin, C6H10O5..Lævulinic acid..C5H8O3. 1897Naturalist 44 The root contains..also sugar, levulin, while its juice exposed to the air ferments. |