cell wall
noun
: the usually rigid nonliving permeable wall that surrounds the plasma membrane and encloses and supports the cells of most plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae see cell illustration
Examples of cell wall in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Turning Poop Into Products Cellulose, found naturally in plant cell walls, has been a cornerstone of manufacturing since the 19th century.
—
Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2025
Not possible due to the lack of chitin and the structure of the cell walls.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, the sound produces tiny gas bubbles that suddenly implode within the grape skins, breaking down cell walls and extracting the phenols which characterize the wine.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2017
Meanwhile, a judge also granted summary judgment to Tesla on allegations that the electric car’s battery cell walls were not thick enough to prevent catching fire in a crash and that a pack that held batteries did not include a fire retardant to stop a fire from spreading.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cell wall
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2025
Not possible due to the lack of chitin and the structure of the cell walls.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, the sound produces tiny gas bubbles that suddenly implode within the grape skins, breaking down cell walls and extracting the phenols which characterize the wine.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2017
Meanwhile, a judge also granted summary judgment to Tesla on allegations that the electric car’s battery cell walls were not thick enough to prevent catching fire in a crash and that a pack that held batteries did not include a fire retardant to stop a fire from spreading.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cell wall
Cite this Entry
“Cell wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20wall. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share