Made from or relating to cellulose; often used for biofuels or materials derived from plant matter.
From cellulose + -ic (adjective suffix). Modern term used especially in materials science and renewable energy fields since the 20th century.
Cellulosic ethanol is a next-generation biofuel that could be made from wood chips and plant waste instead of corn—meaning we wouldn't compete with food crops to power cars!
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