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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl jəˌloʊs /


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But as they grow, fungi can break down the cellulose and convert it into protein.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 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

The antenna responsible for transmitting the signal is made of zinc and embedded within a cellulose particle.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026

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

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 24, 2024

So even if Haupt had money to spend, there was nothing worth buying anyway, unless he wanted to wear clothes made of cellulose "wool."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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