cellulose

Noun

An insoluble substance that is the main constituent of plant cell walls and of vegetable fibers such as cotton. It is a polysaccharide consisting of chains of glucose monomers.

ریشه

From the French word 'cellulose', coined by French chemist Anselme Payen, combining 'cellule' meaning 'cell' and '-ose' indicating a sugar.

مثال

• Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose.
• Cellulose is used in the production of paper.
• Some animals, like cows, can digest cellulose.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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