1. Organic compounds derived from wood pulp processing, used as dispersants, binders, and additives in industrial applications such as concrete, ceramics, and animal feed.
Usage: technical; chemistry/materials science; plural form; singular is lignosulfonate

Examples

• Lignosulfonates are commonly added to concrete mixtures to improve workability and reduce water content.
• The paper mill produces lignosulfonates as a byproduct of the kraft pulping process.
• Lignosulfonates serve as natural binders in animal feed formulations.
• Industrial manufacturers use lignosulfonates as dispersants in ceramic glazes.
• The chemical structure of lignosulfonates makes them effective plasticizers in construction materials.