lignosulfonate

lig·no·sul·fo·nate | \ ˌlig-nō-ˈsəl-fə-ˌnāt

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Definition of lignosulfonate

: any of various compounds produced from the spent sulfite liquor in the pulping of softwood in papermaking and used especially for binders and dispersing agents

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Recent Examples on the Web The wood products business markets various grades of lignosulfonate across a range of applications and industries. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Plaza Group acquires line of business from Truth Industries," 12 July 2018

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“Lignosulfonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lignosulfonate. Accessed 30 May. 2020.

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