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I'm not suggesting that microbial cellulose is going to be a replacement for cotton, leather or other textile materials. But I do think it could be quite a smart and sustainable addition to our increasingly precious natural resources.
Suzanne Lee

Meaning of "cellulose" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CELLULOSE

From French cellule cell (see cellule) + -ose².
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PRONUNCIATION OF CELLULOSE

cellulose  [ˈsɛljʊˌləʊz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CELLULOSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cellulose is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CELLULOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cellulose

Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β linked D-glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50% and that of dried hemp is approximately 45%. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and rayon. Conversion of cellulose from energy crops into biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol is under investigation as an alternative fuel source. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton. Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in their guts, such as Trichonympha.

Definition of cellulose in the English dictionary

The definition of cellulose in the dictionary is a polysaccharide consisting of long unbranched chains of linked glucose units: the main constituent of plant cell walls and used in making paper, rayon, and film.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CELLULOSE


alpha-cellulose
ˌælfəˈsɛljʊˌləʊz
amylose
ˈæmɪˌləʊz
anchylose
ˈæŋkɪˌləʊz
antigropeloes
ˌæntɪˈɡrɒpəˌləʊz
antigropelos
ˌæntɪˈɡrɒpəˌləʊz
bellows
ˈbɛləʊz
chloralose
ˈklɔːrələʊz
cumulose
ˈkjuːmjʊˌləʊz
disclose
dɪsˈkləʊz
enclose
ɪnˈkləʊz
gallows
ˈɡæləʊz
hemicellulose
ˌhɛmɪˈsɛljʊˌləʊz
levulose
ˈlevjʊˌləʊz
pilose
ˈpaɪləʊz
plumulose
ˈpluːmjʊˌləʊz
rivulose
ˈrɪvjʊˌləʊz
venulose
ˈvenjəˌləʊz
vesiculose
vɛˈsɪkjʊˌləʊz
xylose
ˈzaɪləʊz
yellows
ˈjɛləʊz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CELLULOSE

cellphone
cellular
cellular phone
cellular radio
cellular telephone
cellularity
cellulase
cellulated
cellule
celluliferous
cellulite
cellulitis
celluloid
cellulolytic
cellulose acetate
cellulose nitrate
cellulose varnish
cellulosic
cellulous

WORDS THAT END LIKE CELLULOSE

acaulose
close
eglandulose
folliculose
granulose
hamulose
laevulose
lignocellulose
lobulose
methylcellulose
nitrocellulose
papulose
radiculose
rugulose
sabulose
siliculose
spinulose
surculose
tuberculose
tubulose
tumulose

Synonyms and antonyms of cellulose in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cellulose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CELLULOSE

Find out the translation of cellulose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cellulose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cellulose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

纤维素
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

celulosa
570 millions of speakers

English

cellulose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेलूलोज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السليلوز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

целлюлоза
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

celulose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেলুলোস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cellulose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selulosa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zellulose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セルロース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셀룰로오스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Selulosa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cellulose
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செல்லுலோஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेल्युलोज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

selüloz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cellulosa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

celuloza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

целюлоза
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

celuloză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κυτταρίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sellulose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cellulosa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cellulose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cellulose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CELLULOSE»

The term «cellulose» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «cellulose».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CELLULOSE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cellulose» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cellulose» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cellulose

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2 QUOTES WITH «CELLULOSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cellulose.
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Suzanne Lee
I'm not suggesting that microbial cellulose is going to be a replacement for cotton, leather or other textile materials. But I do think it could be quite a smart and sustainable addition to our increasingly precious natural resources.
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Suzanne Lee
I started to grow microbial cellulose to explore an ecofriendly textile for clothing and accessories but, very quickly, I realized this method had potential for all sorts of other biodegradable consumer products.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CELLULOSE»

Discover the use of cellulose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cellulose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives
Many highly acclaimed and authoritative books on polymer science tend to focus on synthetic polymers. Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives is the first authoritative book on the subject.
Kenji Kamide, 2005
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Cellulose Science and Technology
An ideal reference for scientists in natural and synthetic polymer research, this book applies basic biology as well as polymer and sugar chemistry to the study of cellulose, and it provides key requirements for understanding this complex ...
Jean-Luc Wertz, Olivier Bédué, Jean P. Mercier, 2010
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Crystalline Cellulose and Derivatives: Characterization and ...
This book constitutes a valuable, concise and up-to-date guide for the materials and life science community interested in cellulose and related materials.
Peter Zugenmaier, 2008
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Regenerated Cellulose Fibres
This is a comprehensive work by industrial and academic specialists on the chemistry, physics, process technology, applications and markets for man-made cellulosic fibers.
Calvin Woodings, 2001
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Biosynthesis and Biodegradation of Cellulose
A gathering of articles bringing together knowledge of both the synthesis and degradation of a pervasive biological substance, cellulose.
Candace H. Haigler, 1990
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Cellulose derivatives: modification, characterization, and ...
With contributions from many of the leaders in the field, this volume describes polysaccharide derivatives and new methods with unusual derivatives.
Thomas Heinze, Wolfgang G. Glasser, American Chemical Society. Cellulose, Paper, and Textile Division, 1998
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Comprehensive Cellulose Chemistry: Fundamentals and ...
The handbook, written by leading experts in the field, is divided in two volumes: In the first volume general information on cellulose structure and properties is given as well as the principles of homogeneous and heterogenous cellulose ...
Dieter Klemm, 1998
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Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites: Green ...
This handbook deals with cellulose fibers and nano-fibers and covers the latest advances in bio- and nano- polymer composite materials.
Susheel Kalia, B. S. Kaith, Inderjeet Kaur, 2011
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Cellulose Nitrate in Conservation
This report attempts to isolate and separately examine each of the factors known to lead to cellulose nitrate decomposition, and then relate their contribution to the instability of the polymer when it is used as a bonding agent for ...
Charles M. Selwitz, 1988
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Biodegradation of Cellulose: Enzymology and Biotechnology
FROM THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE This book . . . is focused on the structure and function relationships of the four major hydrolytic enzymes, cellulases, cellobiohydrolases, b-glucosidases, and xylanases as it relates to their mechanism of action.
Anthony J. Clarke, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CELLULOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cellulose is used in the context of the following news items.
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Global Study on Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Industry In China Market …
The report firstly introduced Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)(Global and China Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) Industry 2014 Market ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
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Birla Cellulose showcases Liva at National Garment Fair
At the 61st National Garment Fair held in Mumbai recently, Aditya Birla Group company Birla Cellulose promoted their newly launched new age ... «Fibre2fashion.com, Jul 15»
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Unlocking Lignin for Sustainable Biofuel
Unraveling the tightly wound network of molecules—cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin—that make up the cell wall of plants for easier biofuel ... «Newswise, Jul 15»
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Inside the Nuclear Bunker Where America Preserves Its Movie History
While cellulose nitrate can be an extremely robust long-term storage medium (there's an experimental film from Edison's Laboratory here that ... «Wired, Jul 15»
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Those rupee notes in your hand are dirty—and deadly
In addition to DNA from infectious agents, the researchers also found DNA of 13 kinds of cellulose-degrading bacteria on the notes, the kind ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
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4 Easy Entry Points Into Energy Savings
"It took us roughly an hour and 15 minutes to blow 23 bags of cellulose insulation into my attic, and it was actually kind of fun doing it," Joel told ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Developing Biofuels from Non-Food Plant Matter: An Interview with …
AP: Most processing methods at the moment only convert cellulose into sugar, what effect does the ability to convert hemicellulose into sugar ... «AZoCleantech, Jul 15»
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Learning from biology to accelerate discovery
Although Keten spent the early part of his career studying spider silk, he has more recently shifted his focus to cellulose in tree branches. «R & D Magazine, Jul 15»
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Research delivers insight into the cellulose acetate fibers market …
Cellulose acetate is the acetate ester of cellulose. It is processed from wood pulp for commercial purposes. The wood pulp is first processed ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
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Advancing the characterization of cellulose materials with state-of …
(Nanowerk News) The Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI), a leading cellulose research facility in Trondheim, Norway, has invested in ... «Nanowerk, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cellulose [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cellulose>. May 2024 ».
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