cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs 
-ˌlōz
: a polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x of glucose units that constitutes the chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw material of many manufactured goods (such as paper, rayon, and cellophane)
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As is the case with the tea leaves themselves, the cellulose fibers boast a large active surface area, allowing the bags to adsorb a significant quantity of heavy metal ions.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Tea leaves were removed after steeping by pouring the tea through a cellulose filter into a separate tube.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Fiber consists of carbohydrates like cellulose and lignins that cannot be digested by the enzymes in a mammal’s gut.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The bottom layer is composed of a cellulose powder and a thermoplastic blend that swells when exposed to moisture.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Tea leaves were removed after steeping by pouring the tea through a cellulose filter into a separate tube.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Fiber consists of carbohydrates like cellulose and lignins that cannot be digested by the enzymes in a mammal’s gut.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The bottom layer is composed of a cellulose powder and a thermoplastic blend that swells when exposed to moisture.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cellulose
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“Cellulose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulose. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs
: a complex carbohydrate that is the chief part of the cell walls of plants and is commonly obtained as a white stringy substance from vegetable matter (as wood or cotton) which is used in making various products (as rayon and paper)
cellulosic
adjective
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik
Medical Definition
cellulose
noun
cel·lu·lose
ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz
: a polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x of glucose units that constitutes the chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw material of many manufactured goods (as paper, rayon, and cellophane)
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