Thesaurus: lignin

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1. n. A substance characterizing wood cells and differing from cellulose in its conduct with certain chemical reagents.
2. n. a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants
3. A substance characterizing wood cells and differing from cellulose in its conduct with certain chemical reagents. Note: Recent authors have distinguished four forms of this substance, naming them lignose, lignin, lignone, and lignireose.
4. A substance characterizing wood cells and differing fromcellulose in its conduct with certain chemical reagents.
5. n:100 n. a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants