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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl yəˌloʊs /


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Cellulose acetate, from which the clips are made, comes from cellulose sourced from wood pulp or cotton.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Lennick notes that cellulose acetate does have environmental benefits over conventional plastic, such as being biodegradable under certain conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He then filled in the skeleton’s holes with ethyl cellulose, a tough biodegradable polymer.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 24, 2024

As the mold digests the proteins and starch within the fibrous pulp, it also breaks down the cellulose, turning what remains into a dish beloved by many across western Indonesia.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

The thin texture of cellulose wool felt rigid and rough.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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