Definition

Not related to or derived from cellulose, which is a substance found in the cell walls of plants.

Example

The fabric is made from noncellulosic fibers, making it more durable than cotton.

Conversation

I was reading about different types of materials for our project.

Oh really? What did you find out?

I learned that some are noncellulosic, which could be useful for what we need.

That sounds interesting! We should consider those options.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncellulosic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "cellulosic" (from "cellulose" which comes from the French "cellulose", meaning a carbohydrate found in plant cell walls). The word "noncellulosic" refers to materials that do not contain cellulose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'cellulosic' relating to 'cellulose', which is a plant material. This helps you remember that noncellulosic means something that does not contain cellulose.

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