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Cellulose vs Peptidoclycan - What's the difference?

cellulose | peptidoclycan |

Peptidoclycan is likely misspelled.


Peptidoclycan has no English definition.

As a noun cellulose

is a complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

As an adjective cellulose

is consisting of, or containing, cells.

cellulose

Noun

  • A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
  • (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.
  • Synonyms

    * when used as an emulsifier

    Derived terms

    * cellulose acetate * cellulose nitrate * lignocellulose

    See also

    * cellophane * celluloid * pentosan

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Consisting of, or containing, cells.
  • ----

    peptidoclycan

    Not English

    Peptidoclycan has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'peptidoclycan':

    peptidoglycan