ClimateSeptember 3, 2026
cellulosic
sel-yuh-LO-sik
Definition
Relating to or derived from cellulose, the primary structural component of plant cell walls.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'cellulose'—based on the Latin 'cellula' (small cell) plus the chemical suffix '-ose'—it identifies substances found in the fibrous structures of plants.
In the news
The article uses 'cellulosic' to describe biomass feedstocks, which serve as the raw, plant-based material for producing sustainable aviation fuels.
Axens to provide technology for Canada’s biomass-based SAF projects
Read the full article ↗BioEnergy Times