ScienceAugust 18, 2026

lignocellulose

lig-no-SEL-yuh-lohs

Definition

A complex, structural plant material consisting of a mixture of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, which makes up the primary component of wood and biomass.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'lignum' meaning wood, combined with the chemical term 'cellulose', referring to the primary carbohydrate constituent of plant cell walls.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the types of biomass (such as peanut hulls and pine sawdust) that serve as raw feedstocks for producing biochar.

AI uncovers elemental clues behind persistent free radicals in biochar

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