cellulosic
- noun
- /ˌsɛljuˈloʊsɪk/
- Specialized
- cellulosic ethanol
- cellulosic feedstocks
Examples
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Zillions of small companies and universities are working day and night on the best cellulosic solutions.
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The mandate was supposed to encourage the development of a domestic cellulosic ethanol industry.
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The first commercial-scale cellulosic plant is being built this year in Iowa.
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Cellulosic ethanol is the most attractive alternative according to one study for several reasons.
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The hope for the future is ethanol derived from cellulosic feedstocks instead of, or in addition to, corn.
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Cellulosic ethanol from switchgrass will be a different process than cellulosic ethanol from poplar trees.
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Materials derived from cellulosic sources are biodegradable and can reduce plastic waste.
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The company specializes in producing cellulosic film for use in photography and food packaging.
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Many environmentally-conscious brands are turning to cellulosic coatings as a sustainable alternative to plastics.
Synonyms
A thin, clear paperlike material used to wrap food or gifts
The movies or film industry, especially old films
A man-made plastic from plant material treated with acid used to make film, cloth and eyeglass frames
A material people make by treating a plant material called cellulose with acid and use for plastics, films, and fibers
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Morphology
Etymology
Cellulosic as a noun comes from cellulose, the plant fiber whose name has cell meaning 'small room' for tiny parts of living things. So a cellulosic is a 'plastic made from plant fiber', which is why these materials are used for film and packaging.