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cellulosic

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cel·lu·lose  (sly-ls, -lz)
n.
A complex carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, that is composed of glucose units, forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants, and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
[French, from cellule, biological cell; see cellule.]
cellu·losic (-lsk, -zk) adj.
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Noun1.cellulosic - a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
cellulose - a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers


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Mike Johanns told the House Ag Committee he expects cellulosic ethanol to be viable within five years.
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The production process to convert this cellulosic waste is more expensive, but a pilot plant is up and running in Canada and others are on the way.
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We're not only looking at the conversion of grain to ethanol and biobutanol, but also the conversion of cellulosic into biofuels.
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