wood pulp
Americannoun
noun
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wood that has been ground to a fine pulp for use in making newsprint and other cheap forms of paper, and in the production of hardboard
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finely pulped wood that has been digested by a chemical, such as caustic soda, and sometimes bleached: used in making paper
Etymology
Origin of wood pulp
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Founded as a ground wood pulp mill on the banks of Finland’s Nokianvirta River in 1865, the company evolved through rubber and cables before it became known for mobile handsets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Cellulose acetate, from which the clips are made, comes from cellulose sourced from wood pulp or cotton.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Paper mills rely on it to whiten wood pulp.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2025
This pulp can then replace the corresponding wood pulp used in today's viscose process.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024
The river furnishes good water-power, and the city has various manufactures, including lumber, paper, wood pulp, match blocks and boxes.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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