a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
"The structural integrity of the tree trunk relies heavily on cellulose, which acts as the primary building block in its woody fibers."
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
"The recycling plant processes tons of waste cellulose to produce new sheets of sturdy paper for office use."
Consisting of, or containing, cells.
"The scientist examined the thin slice of onion to observe how the cellulose walls defined each individual cell in the plant tissue."