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Synonyms for cellulose

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sel-yuh-lohs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛl yəˌloʊs

Top 10 synonyms for cellulose
Other synonyms for the word cellulose

Définition of cellulose

Origin :
  • 1840, from French cellulose, coined c.1835 by French chemist Anselme Payen (1795-1871) and confirmed 1839, from noun use of adjective cellulose "consisting of cells," 18c., from Latin cellula (see cellulite) + -ose (see -ose (2)).
  • As in carbohydrate : noun organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Example sentences :
  • In this respect, it is like the cellulose of fruits and vegetables.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The cellulose group has been further differentiated by later investigations.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • The product is a cellulose of the second group of the classification.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • Cellulose dinitrate-dinitrobenzoate, and cellulose trinitrate-dinitrobenzoate.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • Starch, wood, gum, and cellulose were also included in the investigations.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • A determination of alkali therefore determines the percentage of cellulose.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • (p. 61) The author continues his investigations of the oxidation of cellulose.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • (b) 'Saccharification' of cellulose, cellulose hydrates, and hydrocellulose.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • (b) Yield of furfural from cellulose, oxy- and hydro-cellulose.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
  • Of the cellulose esters the nitrates are still the only group in industrial use.
  • Extract from : « Researches on Cellulose » by C. F. Cross
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