cellulose

noun

cel·lu·lose | \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs

, -ˌlōz \

Definition of cellulose

: a polysaccharide (C₆H₁₀O₅)_x of glucose units that constitutes the chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw material of many manufactured goods (such as paper, rayon, and cellophane)

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Recent Examples on the Web Scientists at the University of Tennessee found that plant cellulose could work better than the additives manufacturers currently use to slow the growth of ice crystals. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2022 The bait would kill cellulose-digesting protozoa in the termite gut, leading to the termite's death. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2022 Made of 70% wood pulp cellulose and 30% cotton, these can be boiled, soaked in bleach, or safely cleaned in the top rack of your dishwasher (up to 200 times, according to the company). — Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 15 Apr. 2022 For a more sustainable solution, switch to sponges made from natural, biodegradable materials such as cellulose or cotton fibers. — Lauren Krueger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2022 Further, the cellulose nanocrystals worked better than commercial stabilizers when the ice cream was exposed to fluctuating temperatures. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2022 For companies seeking to supply the growing market for paper and for rayon, made from cellulose, these large trees were ideal. — Arkansas Online, 2 Jan. 2022 Courtesy of manufacturers Made from a natural cellulose and cotton, Swedish dishcloths are even more absorbent than paper towels and won't rip. — Petra Guglielmetti, Health.com, 11 Mar. 2022 For companies seeking to supply the growing market for paper and for rayon, made from cellulose, these large trees were ideal. — Arkansas Online, 2 Jan. 2022 See More

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