How to Pronounce Hemicellulose

To pronounce "hemicellulose", say HEM-ic-ell-ul-os-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HEM-ic-ell-ul-os-e

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"hemicellulose" has 6 syllables: hem-ic-ell-ul-os-e.

What does hemicellulose mean?

noun

  1. A mixture of several plant polysaccharides, of smaller molecular weight than cellulose, that are soluble in dilute alkali; they are involved in the manufacture of paper, and are used in the production of furfural and ethanol.

Related words

hydrocellulosesemicelluloseglucuronoxylanmethylcellulosecelluloseoligocellulosecellohexaoseethylcellulose

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How many syllables are in "hemicellulose"?▾

"Hemicellulose" has 6 syllables: hem · ic · ell · ul · os · e.

What does "hemicellulose" mean?▾

Hemicellulose: A mixture of several plant polysaccharides, of smaller molecular weight than cellulose, that are soluble in dilute alkali; they are involved in the manufacture of paper, and are used in the production of furfural and ethanol.

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