lignin

Noun

Meaning

A substance characterizing wood cells and differing from cellulose in its conduct with certain chemical reagents.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

plastic compound polymer acrylic polyurethane trimer polyamide dietary fiber lignose copolymer delignified lignosulfonate lignosulphonate lignine nascent wood
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Hypernyms

polymer

Phrases with the word

lignin sulfonate lignin sulphonate

Anagrams

lining

Examples

Additional layers may be formed containing lignin in xylem cell walls, or containing suberin in cork cell walls. Source: Internet

A major focus of the paper industry is the separation of the lignin from the cellulose, from which paper is made. Source: Internet

Innsbruck Austria 18-21.10.2000 citation and the possible tie up of nitrogen by incompletely decomposed lignin. Source: Internet

In addition, cellulose is represented by the difference between acid detergent fiber (ADF) and acid detergent lignin (ADL). Source: Internet

Cellulose and hemicellulose are the basic structural material of the wood cells ; lignin acts as a kind of cell-bonding glue. Source: Internet

Chemistry of wood Chemical structure of lignin, which comprises about 25% of wood dry matter and is responsible for many of its properties. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lignified ligniform lignify lignin sulfonate lignin sulphonate ligninase