cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs 
-ˌlōz
: 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
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An Austrian company is using beechwood trees to make biodegradable cellulose net bags to hold produce.
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Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
One layer comprises cellulose nanocrystals, which can be extracted from renewable sources like wood, per Shen.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 May 2023
Key ingredients: 5% glycolic acid, volcanic sand, microcrystalline cellulose | Base: Beads | Size: 10 oz.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Apples, avocados, bananas, and leafy green vegetables are sources of cellulose.
—Julia Ries, Health, 14 Jan. 2024
The lacquer should be original—dark cellulose, with an engraving done in the Elkhart, Indiana, factory where the instruments were finished.
—Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024
As a natural material, cellulose is sustainable and biocompatible.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 May 2023
Natural beauty of the human face and subtle sensations of temperature are more immediately experienced, captured and presented on the living organism that is cellulose triacetate.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Feb. 2024
But this usually means cellulose from wood, which is in high demand for other purposes and isn’t readily available in many parts of the globe.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2023
Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
One layer comprises cellulose nanocrystals, which can be extracted from renewable sources like wood, per Shen.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 May 2023
Key ingredients: 5% glycolic acid, volcanic sand, microcrystalline cellulose | Base: Beads | Size: 10 oz.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Apples, avocados, bananas, and leafy green vegetables are sources of cellulose.
—Julia Ries, Health, 14 Jan. 2024
The lacquer should be original—dark cellulose, with an engraving done in the Elkhart, Indiana, factory where the instruments were finished.
—Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024
As a natural material, cellulose is sustainable and biocompatible.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 May 2023
Natural beauty of the human face and subtle sensations of temperature are more immediately experienced, captured and presented on the living organism that is cellulose triacetate.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Feb. 2024
But this usually means cellulose from wood, which is in high demand for other purposes and isn’t readily available in many parts of the globe.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2023
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cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs
: a complex carbohydrate that is the chief part of the cell walls of plants and is commonly obtained as a white stringy substance from vegetable matter (as wood or cotton) which is used in making various products (as rayon and paper)
cellulosic
adjective
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik
Medical Definition
cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz
: 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 (as paper, rayon, and cellophane)
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