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cellulose

[sel-yuh-lohs] / ˈsɛl jəˌloʊs /


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Cellulose acetate, from which the clips are made, comes from cellulose sourced from wood pulp or cotton.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

The capsule itself is made of gelatin coated with cellulose and either molybdenum or tungsten, which prevents any RF signal from being emitted before the pill is swallowed.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026

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

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 24, 2024

Electrospinning using a starch-rich ingredient such as white flour is more challenging than using pure starch, as the impurities -- the protein and cellulose -- make the mixture more viscous and unable to form fibres.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2024

So even if Haupt had money to spend, there was nothing worth buying anyway, unless he wanted to wear clothes made of cellulose "wool."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple


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