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cellulose

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛljʊləʊz, -s/

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Definition of cellulose

noun

[mass noun]

1an insoluble substance which is the main constituent of plant cell walls and of vegetable fibres such as cotton. It is a polysaccharide consisting of chains of glucose monomers.