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
Paper mills rely on it to whiten wood pulp.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2025
Bellerin was also involved in the launch of a new Betis shirt made from algae, wood pulp and recycled plastic.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
The slippers are made from about a dozen different materials, including wood pulp, silk thread, gelatin, plastic and glass.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
A Frenchman has discovered a process, la soyeuse, of making spruce wood pulp into a substitute for cotton.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by William H. (William Henry) Dooley
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