Meaning & Definition of word "Pulp"

noun:

• 1. A soft, moist mass of material, typically composed of crushed or processed fruits, vegetables, or fibers.
  • Example: After juicing the apples, he was left with a large amount of pulp that he planned to use in baking.
• 2. The fleshy part of a fruit or vegetable, often referring to its edible inner material.
  • Example: The orange was juicy and full of pulp, which made it perfect for zesting.
• 3. A mass of fibrous material used in the manufacture of paper.
  • Example: The factory specializes in converting wood into pulp for paper production.
• 4. A soft, spongy tissue in the center of a tooth where nerves and blood vessels are located.
  • Example: The dentist explained that the decay had reached the pulp of the tooth, necessitating a root canal.
• 5. A genre of fiction characterized by sensational and lurid elements, often found in magazines and books, commonly referred to as pulp fiction.
  • Example: He enjoys reading pulp novels for their thrilling plots and exaggerated characters.

verb:

• 1. To crush or grind something into a pulp.
  • Example: She pulped the strawberries to make a sauce for the dessert.
• 2. To remove the pulp from fruits or vegetables.
  • Example: They pulped the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce for a smoother texture.