Noun
A substance characterizing wood cells and differing from cellulose in its conduct with certain chemical reagents.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAdditional 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