HeyRuaHow to say “lignin” in Irish
- Irish:
- lignin
- English:
- lignin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LIG-nin” /ˈlʲɪɟnʲɪnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lignine, na lignine (e.g. struchtúr na lignine, the structure of lignin)
What does “lignin” mean?
- lignin
- A complex organic substance in the cell walls of plants that makes wood hard and woody.Also: wood substance, plant polymer.
“Lignin” with the article
Here is lignin after the article (an t-alt).
an lignin
the lignin
No change after an
“Lignin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lignin, the Irish word for lignin.
Tá lignin i mballaí cealla an phlanda.
There is lignin in the plant's cell walls.
Déanann an lignin an t-adhmad crua.
Lignin makes wood hard.
Is polaiméir chasta í lignin.
Lignin is a complex polymer.
Baintear an lignin den laíon i ndéanamh páipéir.
The lignin is removed from the pulp in papermaking.
Tá cuid mhór lignine sa choirt.
There is a lot of lignin in the bark.
Rinne sí staidéar ar mhiondealú na lignine.
She studied the breakdown of lignin.
Bíonn níos lú lignin i bhféar ná in adhmad.
Grass has less lignin than wood.
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Lignin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lignin?
The Irish for lignin is lignin (pronounced “LIG-nin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lignin in Irish?
Lignin is said like “LIG-nin” (IPA /ˈlʲɪɟnʲɪnʲ/).
Does lignin have a plural?
No plural form is given for lignin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is lignin the same as cellulose?
No. Ceallalós is the main fibre of plant cell walls, while lignin is the substance that binds and hardens those fibres in wood.
