English word cellulose comes from French cellulose (Cellulose.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | French (fra) | Cellulose. |
| 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. |