lignin (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a complex polymer
def the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates
def binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants
Outgoing links
Hypernym polymer
Substance holonym wood
Derivationally related form lignin → ligneous
Incoming links
Derivationally related form ligneous → lignin
Hyponym polymer
Substance meronym wood

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