cellulosic

adjective

cel·​lu·​los·​ic ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik How to pronounce cellulosic (audio)
-zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic noun

Examples of cellulosic in a Sentence

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The resulting cellulosic fiber is circular, fully traceable, biodegradable and compostable with a reduced carbon and water footprint. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025 Danner said the current product is made with wood pulp, but the process allows for flexibility and can turn all sorts of cellulosic waste into strong fibers. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025 For hot weather: Woodson recommends looking for fabrics made from natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton or flax (the fiber used to make linen). Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023 This creates an opportunity to mix biofuels instead of relying on a single source—for example, cellulosic and advanced biofuels could be used to meet the requirements instead of using just total renewable fuel. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 22 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for cellulosic

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cellulosic was in 1873

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“Cellulosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulosic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

cellulosic

1 of 2 adjective
cel·​lu·​los·​ic ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik, -zik How to pronounce cellulosic (audio)
: 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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