Adjective: cellulosic ,sel-yu'low-sik
- Of, containing or made from cellulose
"Early research and development on cellulosic biofuel was on biochemical conversion processes that result in the production of ethanol"
- A plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
"Cellulosic materials are being explored as alternatives to petroleum-based plastics"
Derived forms: cellulosics
Type of: plastic
Encyclopedia: Cellulosic