Meaning of the word cellulose in English

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cellulose

US /ˈsel.jə.loʊs/
UK /ˈsel.jə.ləʊs/
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Noun

an 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.

Example:
Wood is primarily composed of cellulose.
Cotton is almost pure cellulose.