Definition

Relating to or derived from a type of plant material that consists of cellulose and lignin, often used in the context of biomass products.

Example

Lignocellulosic materials are important for producing biofuels.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new lignocellulosic materials they are developing?

No, I haven't! What are they used for?

They're focusing on making sustainable products from biomass.

That sounds interesting! I love the idea of eco-friendly materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lignocellulosic → It is formed from "ligno-" (from Latin "lignum", meaning wood) and "cellulosic" (from "cellulose", which comes from the French "cellulose", meaning the carbohydrate component of plant cell walls). The term "lignocellulosic" refers to materials that are composed of both wood (lignin) and cellulose, typically found in plant biomass.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wood' ('ligno-') combined with 'cellulose', which is a key part of plant structure. This helps you remember that 'lignocellulosic' refers to materials made from both wood and plant fibers.

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