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cellulose

noun
🔊/ˈseljuləʊs/
🔊/ˈseljuləʊs/
[uncountable]
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  1. a natural substance that forms the cell walls of all plants and trees and is used in making plastics, paper, etc.纤维素
  2. any compound of cellulose used in making paint, lacquer, etc. （用于制作涂料、漆等的）纤维素化合物
    3. Word Originmid 19th cent.: from French, from cellule ‘small cell’ + -ose.