adipocellulose
|ad-i-po-cel-lu-lose|
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/ˌædɪpoʊˈsɛljəˌloʊs/
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/ˌædɪpəʊˈsɛljʊˌləʊs/
plant carbohydrate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipocellulose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adipocellulosum,' where 'adipo-' meant 'fat' and 'cellulose' referred to the carbohydrate component.
Historical Evolution
'adipocellulosum' transformed into the modern English word 'adipocellulose' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a fatty cellulose compound, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a complex carbohydrate found in certain plant tissues, particularly in the cell walls of some seeds and fruits.
Adipocellulose is often studied in the context of plant biochemistry.
Synonyms
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