cellulose
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/
The English word “cellulose” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
- A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.
adjective
- Consisting of, or containing, cells.
Etymology
Borrowed from French cellulose.
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