wood pulp

noun

: pulp from wood used in making cellulose derivatives (such as paper or rayon)

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Paper is made of wood pulp or other natural fibers that can be added to the compost pile or even used as a mulch around your plants. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025 Inedible staples, such as toilet paper and shampoo, could become more expensive, too, due to higher costs for inputs such as wood pulp and palm oil, the CBA said. Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michele Luhn, CNBC, 3 Apr. 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 Bleached wood pulp results in parchment paper that is white, while unbleached wood pulp keeps its natural brown hue. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for wood pulp

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wood pulp was in 1854

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“Wood pulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wood%20pulp. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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