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biobased en · ADJ

Etymology

From bio- + based.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Based on biological material.
    • Ed Lehrburger, PureVision’s founder and chief executive, said he thought his lignin could sell for $300 a ton or more. Mr. Lehrburger said his company was collaborating with a wood and paper products manufacturer that is interested in using the lignin for a biobased glue for its laminates, plywoods and other products. 2007 August 8, Hillary Rosner, “Cooking Up More Uses for the Leftovers of Biofuel Production”, in New York Times: