cellulose

UK /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ US /ˈsɛljəloʊs/
noun 2adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

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

A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.

adj

1

Consisting of, or containing, cells.

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