Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A compound, C6H10O6 or C6H8O6. supposed to be formed by the oxidation of cellulose with hydrogen peroxid and forming a constituent of oxycellulose. The latter is supposed to consist of one molecule of celioxin with one to four molecules of cellulose.
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'celloxin' C_ {6} H_8 {O} _ {6} with 1-4 mols. unaltered cellulose; and the former they particularly refer to as a lactone of glycuronic acid.
Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 C. F. Cross
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The various oxycelluloses may be regarded as containing one celloxin group to 1-4 cellulose groups, according to the nature of the original cellulose, and the degree of oxidation to which subjected.
Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 C. F. Cross
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