Definition of Cellulosics

1. cellulosic [n] - See also: cellulosic

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cellulosics

cellulolytic
cellulosan
cellulose
cellulose acetate
cellulose acetate phthalate
cellulose ester
cellulose nitrate
cellulose synthase
cellulose tape
cellulose tape technique
cellulose triacetate
cellulose xanthate
celluloses
cellulosic
cellulosic acid
cellulosics (current term)
cellulosid
cellulosome
cellulous
cellusome
celly
celo-
celom
celoma
celomas
celomata
celomatic
celomic
celomic metaplasia theory of endometriosis

Literary usage of Cellulosics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. CapitalOttawa (Ont.) Periodicals (1888)
"As for the two broad groups of man- made fibres, namely, cellulosics and non-cellulosics (synthetics), their respective shares would be 50:50. ..."

2. Radionuclide Retention in Geologic Media: Workshop Proceedings, Oskarshamn by Svensk kärnbränslehantering AB., OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2002)
"... and possible microbial degradation of the cellulosics. plastics, and rubbers) would be far more significant than direct brine releases, the only type of ..."

3. Trends in Japanese Textile Technology by John E. Berkowitch (2000)
"Considering their affinity for polyester fibers, organic UV absorbers are applied along with dyeing, but with cellulosics, resin Depending on ambient ..."

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