LIGNIN


Meaning of LIGNIN in English

/lig"nin/ , n.

1. Bot. an organic substance that, with cellulose, forms the chief part of woody tissue.

2. Papermaking. impure matter found in wood pulp.

[ 1815-25; LIGN- + -IN 2 ]

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