lignin
7 points
English
6 letters
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Definitions
noun
a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈɪɡnɪn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural lignins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.