Pulp (Noun)
Meaning 1
An inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pulp magazine was filled with sensationalized stories and lurid illustrations.
- She spent hours browsing through the racks of pulp magazines at the newsstand.
- The author's early work was published in a series of pulp magazines that catered to fans of science fiction.
- The collector's rare pulp magazine was worth a small fortune due to its rarity and condition.
- The writer's first novel was serialized in a pulp magazine before being published in book form.
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Meaning 2
The soft inner part of a tooth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist carefully extracted the infected pulp from the patient's molar.
- The pulp chamber is a sensitive area of the tooth that can become inflamed if not properly cleaned.
- Tooth decay can advance to the pulp if the cavity is left untreated for too long.
- The dentist used a specialized tool to remove the pulp tissue during the root canal procedure.
- When a tooth is damaged, the pulp can become exposed, leading to sharp pain and sensitivity.
Meaning 3
A soft moist part of a fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The juicer squeezed the pulp out of the oranges and collected the juice in a large container.
- When she cut open the mango, the pulp inside was so soft and tender that she just dug in with her fingers.
- He separated the seeds from the pulp of the watermelon to use the fruit for making juice.
- To get rid of the stringy bits, the recipe told her to remove the pulp from the lemons before squeezing out the juice.
- In many recipes, apple pulp can be used to make pies and sauces with just the right texture.
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Meaning 4
Any soft or soggy mass; "he pounded it to a pulp".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The boxer's face was pounded to a pulp by his opponent's relentless blows.
- The overripe fruit had turned to a pulp and was no longer edible.
- The rain had turned the soil to a pulp, making it difficult to walk on.
- The ancient manuscript had deteriorated to a pulp, its pages crumbling to dust.
- The cook had to squeeze the cooked vegetables to remove excess water and prevent them from turning to a pulp.
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Meaning 5
A mixture of cellulose fibers.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The wood pulp was processed into a mushy consistency before being formed into paper sheets.
- Pulp mills often release large amounts of waste into nearby waterways.
- She added the pulp of the orange to the smoothie for extra flavor and fiber.
- The factory's machinery was clogged with a tangled mess of wet pulp.
- The recycling facility separated the pulp from the other materials to create new cardboard boxes.