Hypernym

noun

any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules

Substance_meronym

noun

a pentose sugar present in plant gums.

hemicellulose 1

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

any of several heteropolymers present in almost all plant cell walls.

Examples

1.As percent content of hemicellulose increases in animal feed, the voluntary feed intake decreases.

Substance_holonym

noun

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

noun

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

noun

a pentose sugar present in plant gums.