English word lignocellulosic comes from English -ic, English lignocellulose
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| lignocellulose | English (eng) | (biochemistry) The combination of lignin and cellulose in the structural cells of woody plants. |
| lignocellulosic | English (eng) | Any material composed of lignocellulose (biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from lignocellulose; used especially to describe the products of biomass. |