CELLULOSE

Cel-lu-lose (sel'ye-los', -loz')

Noun

An amorphous polymer, [C6H10O5]x, the main constituent of all plant tissues and fibers, used in the manufacture of paper and textiles.

Etymology: French. cel'lu-lo'sic [-lo'sik, -zik] Adjective

Ref: American Heritage Dictionary


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