English word cello comes from English cellulose
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | English (eng) | Consisting of, or containing, cells. (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.. 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. |
| cellophane | English (eng) | (transitive) To wrap or package in cellophane. Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose. |
| cello | English (eng) | Cellophane. |