lignose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lig*nose`, Lig"nous adjective (Also<

• Lignose
• Lignous

)

Etymology

L. lignosus, fr. lignum wood: cf. F. ligneux. Cf. Ligneous.

Definitions

1. Ligneous. R. Evelyn.

Lig"nose` noun

Definitions

1. (Bot.) See Lignin.
2. (Chem.) An explosive compound of wood fiber and nitroglycerin. See Nitroglycerin.