Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or relating to cellulose; produced by or made of cellulose: as, “cellulosic fermentation,”
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- adjective Of, pertaining to, or derived from
cellulose .
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- noun a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
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Examples
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Oil giant Total invests in cellulosic ethanol company Coskata's latest funding round
Melbourne 2009: Toyota shows off HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle) — Autoblog Green 2009
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Oil giant Total invests in cellulosic ethanol company Coskata's latest funding round
Lexus shows off new hybrid concept... bicycle? — Autoblog Green 2010
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But the fine print will matter, particularly to companies looking to expand the production of so-called cellulosic or advanced ethanol made from wood chips, algae, or even trash.
Senators in Talks on Ethanol Compromise Ryan Tracy 2011
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But this type of biomass--known as "cellulosic biomass" -- is plentiful and renewable.
Steen Riisgaard: Reducing Oil Dependence and Creating a Better Environment: The Promise of a Bio-Based Society Steen Riisgaard 2011
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But this type of biomass--known as "cellulosic biomass" -- is plentiful and renewable.
Steen Riisgaard: Reducing Oil Dependence and Creating a Better Environment: The Promise of a Bio-Based Society Steen Riisgaard 2011
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But the fine print will matter, particularly to companies looking to expand the production of so-called cellulosic or advanced ethanol made from wood chips, algae, or even trash.
Senators in Talks on Ethanol Compromise Ryan Tracy 2011
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Oil refiner Valero Energy Corp. plans to invest in one of the first commercial-scale plants to convert wood into ethanol, an unusual vote of confidence by a major oil company in the emerging technology used to produce so-called cellulosic biofuels.
Valero to Invest in Ethanol Plant Russell Gold 2011
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Although the technology is not yet fully developed, many policy makers believe that non-food, often called cellulosic, ethanol will play a key role in reducing our dependency on foreign oil.
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Ethanol from such alternative sources is known as cellulosic ethanol.
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As a result, many venture investors are turning to so-called cellulosic ethanol companies, those that make the fuel from wood chips, switchgrass or other plant matter that doesn't affect the food supply as much.
Betting on Green 2008
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