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hemicellulose

/hɛmɪˈsɛlʊloʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does hemicellulose mean?

noun

A type of polysaccharide that is a component of plant cell walls, often found in wood and other plant materials.

Example

"The hemicellulose in the wood pulp was broken down during the paper-making process."

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