cellulose

Plural: celluloses

Noun

• a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
• A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
• A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.

Adj

• Consisting of, or containing, cells.

Synonyms

E460 when used as an emulsifier

Related Words

cellophane, celluloid, pentosan