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lignin

Syllabification: (lig·nin)
Pronunciation: /ˈlignin/

Definition of lignin

noun

Botany
  • a complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody.

Origin:

early 19th century: from ligni- 'of wood' + -in1

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