cellulosic
adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik 
-zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic
noun
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The fiber is ready to be blended with cotton or other cellulosic fibers and spun into coarse count yarns.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The discussion focused on the role of cellulosic fibers—specifically, those made from wood pulp—as alternatives to synthetic materials in applications (like wet wipes) and other nonwovens (like blood-absorbing undergarments).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The discussion focused on the role of cellulosic fibers—specifically, those made from wood pulp—as alternatives to synthetic materials in applications (like wet wipes) and other nonwovens (like blood-absorbing undergarments).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Cellulosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulosic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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cellulosic
1 of 2 adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik, -zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic fibers
cellulosic
2 of 2 noun
: a substance made from cellulose or a derivative of cellulose
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