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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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