cellulose

German: Zellulose
Japanese: セルロース

Biochemistry. A polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of about 8,000 to 12,000 linked glucose units. Cellulose is the most common organic compound in nature. It is the main constituent of the cell walls in plants. It is insoluble in water and is used to make paper, textiles, and other products.

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