lignosulfonate

/ˌlɪɡnoʊˈsʌlfəneɪt/
noun
  1. A chemical substance made from wood pulp, used as a binder, dispersant, or additive in products like concrete, animal feed, and industrial cleaners.
    • Lignosulfonate is a common ingredient in industrial dust control products.
    • Farmers sometimes add lignosulfonate to animal feed to improve digestion.
    • The factory uses lignosulfonate to help mix concrete more evenly.