Definition of cellulose
English to English adjective - Consisting of, or containing, cells.
source: Webster 1913 noun - a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
source: WordNet 3.0 - The substance which constitutes the essential part of the solid framework of plants, of ordinary wood, linen, paper, etc. It is also found to a slight extent in certain animals, as the tunicates. It is a carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, isomeric with starch, and is convertible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See Starch, Granulose, Lignin.
source: Webster 1913
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