Term: lignin: a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: glauber's salt: (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: tonsillectomy: surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: peer of the realm: a peer who is entitled to sit in the House of Lords
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: epee: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: spotted fever: any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: militia: civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: mutchkin: a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: lockring: washer that prevents a nut from loosening
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: bank: a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
Broader: polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | Unrelated: metadata: data about data