cellulose
noun /ˈseljuləʊs/
/ˈseljuləʊs/
[uncountable]- a natural substance that forms the cell walls of all plants and trees and is used in making plastics, paper, etc.
纤维素 - any compound of cellulose used in making paint, lacquer, etc.
（用于制作涂料、漆等的）纤维素化合物
词源mid 19th cent.: from French, from cellule ‘small cell’ + -ose.