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)

Examples of cellulose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adding cellulose and fiberglass insulation to homes. — Michael J. Coren, Quartz, "Warren Buffett’s firm is proposing an $8 billion boondoggle to prevent the next Texas blackout," 1 Apr. 2021 Maharam then digitally printed the panorama onto a cellulose and latex substrate that can be applied directly to a wall (smaller sections can be customized to fit any space). — New York Times, "A Psychedelic Reinterpretation of Medieval Wall Tapestries," 22 Mar. 2021 In order to make the pregnancy test flushable and compostable, the founders of Lia chose natural, cellulose fibers, which allows the product to disperse in water and disintegrate in soil easily. — Bérénice Magistretti, Forbes, "FemBeat: Lia Launches Its FDA-Approved, Flushable And Biodegradable Pregnancy Test On The Market," 11 Mar. 2021 To this end, Ditlev refuses to allow Edvin to quit his car-painting apprenticeship, although Edvin hates the job passionately and the cellulose lacquer is destroying his lungs. — Deborah Eisenberg, The New York Review of Books, "Awful But Joyful," 9 Mar. 2021 These ingredients have been blended to form a powder and vegetable-cellulose capsules have been used to enclose it. — Daily Health Reports, Chron, "Meticore Reviews (2021 Updated) Diet Pills Supplement with Real Ingredients or Side Effects?," 4 Feb. 2021 Japanese rice powder and microcrystalline cellulose ensure your skin is completely rid of makeup, sunscreen, and dead cell buildup, while hyaluronic acid and Okinawa algae soften and boost moisture levels. — Sarah Han, Allure, "Tatcha's Cyber Monday Deals Are Too Good to Pass Up," 30 Nov. 2020 Japanese rice powder and microcrystalline cellulose ensure your skin is completely rid of makeup, sunscreen, and dead cell buildup, while hyaluronic acid and Okinawa algae soften and boost moisture levels. — Sarah Han, Allure, "Tatcha's Cyber Monday Deals Are Too Good to Pass Up," 30 Nov. 2020 Stay red-carpet-ready thanks to Jennifer Aniston’s facialist, Mila Moursi, whose bio-cellulose patches are made with apple stem cells, royal jelly, and calming ginger root to naturally lift the under-eye area. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "19 Under-Eye Patches to Banish Puffiness Once and for All," 23 Dec. 2020

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