Bioresource

n.

A natural resource that is renewable and biodegradable, as opposed to an extracted finite one.

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Biomass Total organic plant material available as a raw input. In hemp trade the word is also used loosely... Varnish A resin solution that dries to a hard, glossy protective coat. Hempseed oil was a standard base for... Digest To break organic matter down into simpler components, whether biologically or chemically. Bleach To whiten fabric or pulp chemically. Tree pulp typically needs chlorine compounds; hemp pulp can be brought to... Cook To reduce fibrous raw material to pulp using heat and chemicals. Detergent A cleaning agent used in soaps. Hempseed oil has long been used in soap making.

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