lignocellulose

lignocellulose Definition

ligno·cel·lu·lose (lig′nō sel′yo̵̅o̅ lōs′)

noun

any of several combinations of lignin and hemicellulose, forming the essential part of woody tissue

Etymology: ligno- (see ligni-) + cellulose

lignocellulose Related Forms

lig′·no·cel′·lu·lo′·sic (-lō′sik) adjective

lignocellulose Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

digestion: In particular, benzoic acid might be used as a marker of lignocellulose digestion.

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