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Cellulose

Definition:

The principal component of cell walls of plants, composed of a long chain of tightly bound sugar molecules.

Source: weblife.org Humanure Glossary 

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Cellophane is a thin, transparent, water-proof film derived from cellulose used primarily as a packaging material.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Polymer

Translation(s):

Español: Celulosa
Français: Cellulose

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