Assertion: lignin | /r/HasProperty | resistant
Facets:
value: to chemical degradation
type: CAUSE
value: to decomposing
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In contrast to other bio-polymers (e.g. proteins, DNA, and even cellulose), lignin is resistant to degradation and acid- and base-catalyzed hydrolysis.
text: Lignin is resistant to decomposing, meaning that leaves can often take a year or two to fully decompose.
text: Because lignin is insoluble and resistant to chemical degradation, its accurate characterization in plant samples is technically challenging (2).