cellulosic
adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik 
-zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic
noun
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Because the enzyme only affects cellulosic structures, any synthetic content is left behind.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
The tool, which aims to help brands, retailers and suppliers examine potential impacts and dependencies at the start of the value chain, has also added an additional material category: manmade cellulosic fibers (MMCF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
For hot weather: Woodson recommends looking for fabrics made from natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton or flax (the fiber used to make linen).
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
Processing equipment proved hard to operate, petrol prices fell and governments eased mandates designed to force the pricier cellulosic fuels into the market.
—Peter Fairley, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2022
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
The tool, which aims to help brands, retailers and suppliers examine potential impacts and dependencies at the start of the value chain, has also added an additional material category: manmade cellulosic fibers (MMCF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
For hot weather: Woodson recommends looking for fabrics made from natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton or flax (the fiber used to make linen).
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
Processing equipment proved hard to operate, petrol prices fell and governments eased mandates designed to force the pricier cellulosic fuels into the market.
—Peter Fairley, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2022
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“Cellulosic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulosic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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cellulosic
1 of 2 adjective
cel·lu·los·ic
ˌsel-yə-ˈlō-sik, -zik
: of, relating to, or made from cellulose
cellulosic fibers
cellulosic
2 of 2 noun
: a substance made from cellulose or a derivative of cellulose
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