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cellulose

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.

cellulose in 30 Seconds

  • (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.
  • (adjective) Consisting of, or containing, cells.

Meanings

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    noun A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.
  3. 3
    adjective Consisting of, or containing, cells.

Synonyms

E460 emulsifier
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