Definitions

wood pulp

NOUN

ground material from wood

Synonyms

WEAK

paper pulp papier mache pulp pulpwood rag paper rag pulp

Example Sentences

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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

Chemically processed wood pulp, for example, can be used to create flavor molecules that are chemically identical to those in vanilla.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

Instead, the researchers suggested further funding for research into cellulose-based bioplastics, which can be sourced from wood pulp.

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

Some of the waste is pressed dry and broken down to a wood pulp for cow bedding.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

The river furnishes good water-power, which is used in the manufacture of paper and wood pulp, the leading industry.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various