wood pulp

noun

: pulp from wood used in making cellulose derivatives (such as paper or rayon)

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Throughout the years, Lenzing has invested billions into wood pulp plants. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 The cost of making toilet paper may have gone up in recent years, according to the Los Angeles Times, due to a slowdown in lumber production (there’s less available wood pulp, which is what most toilet paper is made of). Whizy Kim, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Using wood pulp, the team was able to reach its goal in creating a fully dissolvable, septic-safe wrapper on a hydrating and exfoliating bar of soap. Emily Burns, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Exports of fertilizer, vehicles, and commodities such as wood pulp are also affected by the strike. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wood pulp 

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wood pulp was in 1854

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“Wood pulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wood%20pulp. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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