English Explanatory Dictionary

lignin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A complex non-carbohydrate aromatic polymer present in all wood.

Pronunciation

lĭg′-nĭn /ˈlɪɡ.nɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lignin.wav

Word forms

lignin lignins

Etymology

From Latin lignum (“wood”) + -in.

Derived words

ligninase ligninolysis ligninolytic lignin sulfonate lignin sulphonate monolignin
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