Meaning & use
Lignin
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A complex organic polymer that provides rigidity to the cell walls of plants and wood.
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Lignin gives tree trunks the strength to stand upright.
Paper manufacturers remove lignin from wood pulp to reduce yellowing.
A note on using this word
Lignin is one of the most abundant organic polymers on Earth, second only to cellulose.
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