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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl yəˌloʊs /


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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

Lennick notes that cellulose acetate does have environmental benefits over conventional plastic, such as being biodegradable under certain conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

DNA and RNA are polymers, and so are proteins and cellulose.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

He then filled in the skeleton’s holes with ethyl cellulose, a tough biodegradable polymer.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 24, 2024

The thin texture of cellulose wool felt rigid and rough.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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