cellulosic
adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik 
-zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic
noun
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The resulting cellulosic fiber is circular, fully traceable, biodegradable and compostable with a reduced carbon and water footprint.
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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
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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
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“Cellulosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulosic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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cellulosic
1 of 2 adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik, -zik
: 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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