Definition

A material made from a mix of lignin and cellulose that provides strength to the cell walls of woody plants.

Example

Lignocellulose is an important component in the production of biofuels.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of lignocellulose?

Yeah, isn't it something that makes up the cell walls of plants?

Exactly! It’s so important for the strength of woody plants.

I find it fascinating how nature uses lignocellulose for structural support.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lignocellulose → It is formed from "ligno-" (from Latin "lignum", meaning wood) and "cellulose" (from Latin "cellula", meaning small room or chamber, and Greek "-ose", a suffix used in chemistry to denote carbohydrates). The term refers to the complex of wood and cellulose found in plant cell walls.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wood' ('ligno-') combined with 'cell' ('cellulose') to remember that lignocellulose is the material that makes up the structure of plants.

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