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Definition of Cellulose
1. Noun. A polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers.
Substance meronyms: Cellulose Ester, Cellulosic, Fiber, Fibre, Paper
Generic synonyms: Polyose, Polysaccharide
Definition of Cellulose
1. a. Consisting of, or containing, cells.
2. n. The substance which constitutes the essential part of the solid framework of plants, of ordinary wood, linen, paper, etc. It is also found to a slight extent in certain animals, as the tunicates. It is a carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, isomeric with starch, and is convertible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See Starch, Granulose, Lignin.
Definition of Cellulose
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. ¹
2. Noun. (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cellulose
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Medical Definition of Cellulose
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