Cellulose

Word CELLULOSE
Character 9
Hyphenation cel lu lose
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Cellulose"

What do we mean by cellulose?

A natural polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main constituent of wood, cotton, and the cell wall in most plants, and is used to manufacture numerous products, including paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. noun

Containing cells.

A light material used as a packing in coffer-dam compartments of warships in the vicinity of the water-line. In the United States navy, cellulose from the husk of the cocoanut and that from the pith of cornstalks have been used for this purpose. See coffer-dam, 3. noun

In botany, the essential constituent of the primary wall-membrane of all cells, a secretion from the contained protoplasm, isomerous with starch in its composition, and allied to starch, sugar, and inulin. noun

Formed of cellulose.

Consisting of, or containing, cells. adjective

The substance which constitutes the essential part of the solid framework of plants, of ordinary wood, cotton, linen, paper, etc. It is also found to a slight extent in certain animals, as the tunicates. It is a carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, isomeric with starch, and is convertible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See starch, granulose, lignin. noun

The delicate framework which remains when the soluble part (granulose) of starch is removed by saliva or pepsin. noun

A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. noun

A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains. noun

A polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers noun

A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.

Referring to something that exists only on paper or any ongoing case that is subject to bureaucratic processing. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Cellulose

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The word "cellulose" in example sentences

By utilizing a combination of polyurethane foam and blown in cellulose The Method Cabin will achieve an R value of 25+ will improve energy efficiency. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And, our cellulose is sourced from renewable tree farms. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Two bacteria better than one in cellulose-fed fuel cell ❋ Unknown (2007)

Researchers have discovered that cellulose is a smart material that can flap when exposed to an electric field. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Experts say the U.S. is unlikely to meet a government mandate to produce at least 16 billion gallons a year of so-called cellulose fuel, made from vegetable waste, by a 2022 target date. ❋ Angel Gonzalez (2012)

Plants are made mostly of tough stuff called cellulose and hemicellulose. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since elephants eat plants, the dung is primarily cellulose, which is used to make paper. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Insoluble fiber technically called cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, also known as roughage, does not dissolve in water or break down in your digestive system. ❋ Brenda Watson With Leonard Smith (2007)

Made from an organic compound called cellulose, it is easily flushed out by the body and can stop hunger for a few hours. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Xylitol: A sugar alcohol, derived from xylan a complex sugar chain, sort of like cellulose, which is found in corncobs, straw, almond shells, and birch bark which is then broken down into individual units of a simple sugar, called xylose, which is then hydrogenated to make xylitol. ❋ Unknown (2007)

What we need is something called cellulose ethanol, which is basically enzymes which will break down the waste products in the fields that currently gets burnt off. ❋ Unknown (2006)

These sources provide a substance called cellulose -- the hard cellular matter that makes paper stiff and trees stand tall. ❋ Unknown (2006)

These sources provide a substance called cellulose--the hard cellular matter that makes paper stiff and trees stand tall. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It would appear that they are more correctly described as cellulose-nitrates, for analysis indicates the presence of the NO {3} group, which is characteristic of nitrates, and not of the ❋ Franklin Beech (N/A)

On p. 16 we give an account of an investigation of the several methods of estimating cellulose, which is full of valuable and interesting matter. ❋ C. F. Cross (N/A)

This forms a protection to the rest of the grain, but it cannot be used as food, because it is composed almost entirely of cellulose, which is practically indigestible. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

-- In addition to the five food substances that are found in all cereals, there is always present another material known as cellulose, which, as is pointed out elsewhere, is an indigestible material that occurs on the outside of all grains, as the bran covering, and covers the starch granules throughout the inside of the grain. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Frank and his wife sent lovely [Bar Mitzvah] [invitations] in cellulose. My [Fetus snipe] procedure is currently in cellulose and will take forever to get approved. ❋ Kaffedyr (2016)

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