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cellulose definition

cel·lu·lose (sel′yo̵̅o̅ lōs′)

noun

the chief substance composing the cell walls or fibers of all plant tissue, a polymeric carbohydrate with the general formula (CHO): it is used in the manufacture of paper, textiles, explosives, etc.

Etymology: Fr < L cellula (see cellule) + Fr -ose, -ose

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cellulose Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • digest: The only weakness these creatures had was their inability to digest cellulose.

Adjective modifier

  • microcrystalline: I am using microcrystalline cellulose, a major pharmaceutical excipient, in various forms of soft solid.

Modifies a noun

  • microfibrils: Wood performs well under uniaxial tension, due to the high strength of the cellulose microfibrils.

Noun used with modifier

  • hydroxypropyl: Ingredients Soya extract, capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, maltodextrins, anti-caking agent: magnesium stearate.
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