cellulose
Example Sentences
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This fungus is one of many “brown rot” fungi, because it digests the sugary cellulose in wood but not its lignin.
From Washington Post
When he was 16, Frechka decided to study alternative sources of cellulose in order to decrease deforestation.
From Seattle Times
Most cigarette butts contain filters made of cellulose acetate fibre, a type of a bioplastic.
From BBC
Both creatures’ guts have evolved to be the perfect home for microbes that break down cellulose, part of the plant cell wall, into nutrients and discard methane gas as waste in the digestive process.
From Washington Post
"Eventually we visited a packaging show, and came across sustainable cellulose film, and combined it with plant-based biodegradable ink and glue," says Mr Mason.
From BBC
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