Cellulosic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic plastic derived from cellulose.
  2. 2
    a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose) wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or derived from cellulose. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or containing or made from cellulose wordnet

Synonyms

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acrylicplastic

Example

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"The biofuel is known as cellulosic ethanol, and if successful, supporters say it could provide an abundant source of energy while quieting critics who say the growth of the biofuel business has put a strain on food prices and the environment."

Etymology

From cellulose + -ic.

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