Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, inosite; as, inosinic acid.
INOSITE
In"o*site, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Defn: A white crystalline substance with a sweet taste, found in certain animal tissues and fluids, particularly in the muscles of the heart and lungs, also in some plants, as in unripe pease, beans, potato sprouts, etc. Called also phaseomannite.
Note: Chemically,it has the composition represented by the formula, C6H12O6+H2O, and was formerly regarded as a carbohydrate, isomeric with dextrose, but is now known to be an aromatic compound (a hexacid phenol derivative of benzene).
INOXIDIZABLE
In*ox"idi`za*ble, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Incapable of being oxidized; as, gold and platinum are inoxidizable in the air.
INOXIDIZE
In*ox"i*dize, v. i.
Defn: To prevent or hinder oxidation, rust, or decay; as, inoxidizing oils or varnishes.
INPATIENT
In"pa`tient, n.
Defn: A patient who receives lodging and food, as well as treatment, in a hospital or an infirmary; — distinguished from outpatient.