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cellulose

Syllabification: (cel·lu·lose)

Pronunciation: /ˈselyəˌlōs, -ˌlōz/

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Definition of cellulose

noun

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