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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

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

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Scientists from Wuhan University have invented a sponge made from squid chitlin and cotton-derived cellulose.

From Salon Jan. 2, 2025

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

From Science Magazine Nov. 24, 2024

The organic matter is mostly sugar mixtures derived from the hydrolysis of cellulose, but, in addition, there are various food factors which must be added.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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