English Explanatory Dictionary

lignose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. lignin
  2. An explosive compound of wood fibre and nitroglycerin.
adj
  1. Alternative form of ligneous.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪɡnəʊz/ /ˈlɪɡnəʊs/

Word forms

lignose lignoses more lignose most lignose

Etymology

From Latin lignōsus (“woody”).

Derived words

lignosity
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