BrainStuff

Why do newspapers turn yellow over time?

May 21, 2012 · 3 min · 3.0 MB
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Newspapers turn yellow over time because they contain lignin, a substance in wood that oxidates when exposed to air and light. Learn more about lignin and paper processing in this episode of BrainStuff.

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