| − | '''Paper''' is a material used for writing, printing, wrapping, and other uses. It is a thin material made of fibers, usually [[cellulose]] from [[wood]] pulp or from other vegetable fibers such as [[rice]]. The word paper comes from [[papyrus]], which was an early type of paper used in ancient [[Egypt]]. | + | '''Paper''' is a material used for writing, printing, wrapping, and other uses. It is a thin material made of fibers, usually [[cellulose]] from [[wood]] pulp or from other plant fibers such as [[rice]]. The word paper comes from [[papyrus]], which was an early type of paper used in ancient [[Egypt]]. |