amylocellulose
|am-y-lo-cel-lu-lose|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈsɛljuloʊs/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈsɛljʊləʊs/
starch cellulose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylocellulose' originates from 'Latin', specifically the word 'amylum', where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and 'cellulose' refers to the structural component of plant cell walls.
Historical Evolution
'amylum' transformed into the scientific term 'amylocellulose' to describe a cellulose containing amylose.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch cellulose', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of cellulose containing amylose'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of cellulose that contains amylose, a polysaccharide found in plants.
Amylocellulose is often studied for its potential applications in biodegradable materials.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 15:36