Definitions for lignin

lignin lig·nin

Spelling: [lig-nin]
IPA: /ˈlɪg nɪn/

Lignin is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 34 anagrams from letters in lignin (giilnn).

Definitions for lignin

noun

  1. Botany. an organic substance that, with cellulose, forms the chief part of woody tissue.
  2. Papermaking. impure matter found in wood pulp.

Origin of lignin

First recorded in 1815-25; lign- + -in2

Examples for lignin

A powder of similar composition is produced by the action of powerful chemical reagents on sugar, lignin, &c.

Both occur in lignin, and are then undoubtedly indigestible.

In the second year the lignin alone increased to the end; the cellulose decreased at the end of June.

But in wood fiber the cellulose is in part combined with lignin, which is worse than useless.

Like tropical rains from a jungle roof, lignin dripped from the vaults, and in falling, burst into flames.

Ligneous, or woody tissue (lignin) is indurated cellulose, hardened by age.

Any number of things: Perhaps the lignin in the nerve paths was poisonous.

With the third blow the plastics cell cracked and the lignin poured out, a syrupy curtain sliding down.

Word Value for lignin
Scrable

7

Words with friends

11

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