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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl jəˌloʊs /


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For instance, Hill-Maini says that some waste products are rich in cellulose, which humans can't digest.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Onshoring isn't an option - she hasn't found a high-volume cellulose acetate factory in the US, and it would likely raise prices too much anyway.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

The antenna responsible for transmitting the signal is made of zinc and embedded within a cellulose particle.

From Science Daily Jan. 13, 2026

Scientists from Wuhan University have invented a sponge made from squid chitlin and cotton-derived cellulose.

From Salon Jan. 2, 2025

The thin texture of cellulose wool felt rigid and rough.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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