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cellulosic

/ˌsɛl.jʊˈləʊ.sɪk/

/ˌsɛl.jəˈloʊ.sɪk/

cellulosicnoun

cellulosics

/ˌsɛljʊˈləʊsɪk/

/ˌsɛljuˈloʊsɪk/

Used especially in chemical and materials-science contexts to denote a substance or product derived from cellulose

Definitions

A material, compound, or product obtained from or consisting largely of cellulose.

The plant produces several high-strength cellulosics for industrial use.

cellulosicadjective

more cellulosic

Comp.

most cellulosic

Super.

/ˌsɛl.jʊˈləʊ.sɪk/

/ˌsɛl.jəˈloʊ.sɪk/

Translations

The cellulosic material is used in the production of biofuels.

Целлюлозный материал используется в производстве биотоплива.

Definitions

Relating to or derived from cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell walls of plants.

The cellulosic fibers in the fabric make it both durable and breathable.

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