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Cellulose acetate is an extruded plastic made from hydrolyzed cellulose, usually wood pulp or cotton, dissolved in acetone.

Cellular telephone is described as a device consisting of a control unit, a transceiver, and an antenna that processes calls to be sent to or received from the cellular system.

Cellophane is a thin, flexible, transparent film formed from cellulose fibres. Cellophane is widely used in food packaging due to its high moisture barrier properties and sealability.

Cell manufacturing refers to grouping processes, equipment and people together to manufacture a specific family of parts. Highly automated and able to change over quickly to produce a different part within the family of parts.

Celadon pertains to a high firing glaze of Chinese origin which is characterised by the effects of reduction firing on small amounts of iron in the glaze, giving a rang of colours from pale grey or blue-green to a deep olive green.

Caviar refers to the processed roe of Acipenseriformes species.

Caulking gun refers to a tool for expelling caulk from a tube. It enables a bead of material to be applied to cracks and seams.

Cattle Feedlots this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in feeding cattle for fattening.

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Glossary C

Cellulose acetate

Cellular telephone

Cellophane

Cell manufacturing

Celadon

Caviar

Caulking gun

Cattle Feedlots

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