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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A complex non-carbohydrate aromatic polymer present in all wood. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acrylicplastic

Etymology

From Latin lignum (“wood”) + -in.

Related phrases

lignin sulfonatelignin sulphonate

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