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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl jəˌloʊs /


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

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

Bamboo contains several types of dietary fiber, including cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026

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

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 24, 2024

Electrospinning using a starch-rich ingredient such as white flour is more challenging than using pure starch, as the impurities -- the protein and cellulose -- make the mixture more viscous and unable to form fibres.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024

The thin texture of cellulose wool felt rigid and rough.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple


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