Lignin

Lignin

A chemical compound that is found in woody plants. Lignin binds to fibres made of cellulose.

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lignin

Biology; General

A polymer in the secondary cell wall of woody plant cells that helps to strengthen and stiffen the wall; related term lignified.

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The main noncarbohydrate constituent of wood. Lignin is a "polymer" that functions as a natural binder and support for the cellulose fibers of wood.

lignin

Biology; Cell biology

A polymer in the secondary cell wall of woody plant cells that helps to strengthen and stiffen the wall; related term lignified.

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Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

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Plants; General plants

A chemical compound that is found in woody plants. Lignin binds to fibers made of cellulose.

lignin

Plants; Plant pathology

Complex organic substance or group of substances that impregnate the cell walls of xylem vessels and certain other plant cells; constitutes wood.

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