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cellulose

Meanings

  • A complex organic substance, the main constituent of the primary cell wall of green plants and some algae.

    - "The plant cell wall is primarily composed of cellulose."
    - "Cellulose is an essential structural component of green plants."
Synonyms

E460 , emulsifier
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cellulose
celery , verdure , gallery
Homonyms
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  1. Cellulose () : A complex organic substance, the main constituent of the primary cell wall of green plants and some algae.

  2. Cellulose (French) : A small room or little cell.

Homophones
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  1. cellar

  2. celestial

  3. cello

Variants
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cellulose , celluloses , cellulose acetate , cellulose acetates , cellulose nitrate , cellulose nitrates , ethyl cellulose , ethyl celluloses , regenerated cellulose , regenerated celluloses
Forms
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Cellulose exists in various forms, including microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and nanocellulose.

Etymology
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From Latin cellula, 'small room' or 'little cell'.

Trivia
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  1. Cellulose is the most abundant organic substance on Earth, making up about 30-50% of all vegetation.

  2. Cellulose was first isolated from cotton linters in 1838 by the French chemist Anselme Payen. Payen named the substance 'cellulose' because it was found to be the main structural component of the cells of green plants.

Culture
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Cellulose has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance. It has been used in various forms of expression, including literature, art, music, and fashion.

How to Memorize "cellulose"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a microscope image of cellulose fibers. Visualize the intricate structure of these fibers, which are primarily composed of cellulose.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'cellulose' with the primary structural component of the cell walls of green plants. Remember that cellulose is a complex organic substance, and that it exists in various forms, including microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and nanocellulose.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of 'cellulose': 'A complex organic substance, the main constituent of the primary cell wall of green plants and some algae.' Remember the acronym 'A COP SOTPGAS' to help memorize the definition.

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