cellulose
Translation
cellulose
Examples
Cellulose is the main substance in plant cell walls.
Cellulose is the main substance in plant cell walls.
Paper is made from cellulose fibres from wood.
Paper is made from cellulose fibers from wood.
Grammar Patterns
((cellulose)) the main substance in plants Paper is made from cellulose.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fiber, plant fiber
Etymology
From French 'cellulose', from Latin 'cellula' (a little cell) + '-ose', a suffix for sugars.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cell' + '-ose' (like glucose). It's the structural carbohydrate of plant cells.