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.

plural of cellulose

Of, pertaining to, or derived from cellulose.

A synthetic plastic derived from cellulose.

plural of cellulosic

(organic chemistry) nitrocellulose.

A product obtained by reacting plant fibres with caustic soda; it is used in the production of viscose fibres.

Alternative spelling of carboxymethylcellulose

(organic chemistry) A derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. Used as an excipient and food ingredient.