wood pulp

noun

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

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Fortunately, most kitchen sponges are made of cellulose or wood pulp that will biodegrade over time. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 Crystal International recently launched its CirClimate collection, which is made with biodegradable, climate-adaptive fabric made with sustainable wood pulp and recycled waste. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025 People who rolled their own cigarettes typically bought and used rolling papers made from a variety of materials such as rice paper, corn paper, and market cellulose as well as from paper made from wood pulp. Robert M. Ehrenreich, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025 Powney, a longtime ambassador for Lenzing’s Tencel, has created two pieces made with the brand’s biodegradable fibers which are derived from wood pulp: a pair of barrel-leg trousers and a high-neck jersey top. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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