cellulosic

adjective

cel·​lu·​los·​ic ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik How to pronounce cellulosic (audio)
-zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic noun

Examples of cellulosic in a Sentence

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Because the enzyme only affects cellulosic structures, any synthetic content is left behind. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024 The tool, which aims to help brands, retailers and suppliers examine potential impacts and dependencies at the start of the value chain, has also added an additional material category: manmade cellulosic fibers (MMCF). Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024 For hot weather: Woodson recommends looking for fabrics made from natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton or flax (the fiber used to make linen). Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023 Processing equipment proved hard to operate, petrol prices fell and governments eased mandates designed to force the pricier cellulosic fuels into the market. Peter Fairley, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for cellulosic 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cellulosic was in 1873

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“Cellulosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulosic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cellulosic

1 of 2 adjective
cel·​lu·​los·​ic ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik, -zik How to pronounce cellulosic (audio)
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic fibers

cellulosic

2 of 2 noun
: a substance made from cellulose or a derivative of cellulose
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