What is another word for bagasse?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɡas] (IPA)

Bagasse is a fibrous residue that remains after sugarcane has been crushed to extract the juice. It is a byproduct of sugar production and can be used as a biofuel to generate electricity. Synonyms for bagasse include cane residue, sugarcane waste, fiber by-product, sugarcane bagasse, and sugar cane biomass. Bagasse is commonly used in developing countries as a fuel source in small-scale power plants. It is becoming increasingly popular worldwide as a renewable source of energy. Bagasse has been the subject of research for many years, as scientists look for new ways to convert it into valuable products such as biofuels, paper, and chemicals.

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What are the hypernyms for Bagasse?

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What are the hyponyms for Bagasse?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for bagasse (as nouns)

Usage examples for Bagasse

At that time the process of making paper from the refuse of Louisiana sugar-cane, commonly called "bagasse," had scarcely been thought of; Lance, at any rate, had never heard it suggested; but it had occurred to him that the glutinous reeds, which grew in such unmeasured abundance along this marshy North Carolina coast, might be utilized in paper-manufacture; and he had annexed the idea to his other pet desire of reclaiming Elbow Crook Swamp.
"True and Other Stories"
George Parsons Lathrop
The crushed stalks, then known as bagasse, are conveyed to the huge boilers where they are used as fuel for the generation of the steam required in the various operations, from the feeding and the turning of the rollers, to the device from which the final product, the crystallized sugar, is poured into bags ready for shipment.
"Cuba, Old and New"
Albert Gardner Robinson
Margot, once convinced that the divorce was not to enable Henry to marry that bagasse Gabrielle, made small objection and soon consoled herself.
"The Story of Paris"
Thomas Okey

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