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(cel-lu-lose) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a substance found in plant cell walls.

Example Sentence

Cellulose is used in making paper.

More Example Sentences

Many foods contain cellulose for health.

Synonyms

fiber; plant material; polysaccharide

Antonyms

protein

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cellulose
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Rhymes

  • cellulose

  • nitrocellulose
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