English word lignocellulose comes from English cellulose, English ligno- (Wood.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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cellulose | English (eng) | (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. Consisting of, or containing, cells. |
ligno- | English (eng) | Wood. |
lignocellulose | English (eng) | (biochemistry) The combination of lignin and cellulose in the structural cells of woody plants. |