"carboxymethylcellulose" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/ [UK] Forms: carboxymethylcelluloses [plural]
Etymology: From carboxymethyl + cellulose. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|carboxymethyl|cellulose}} carboxymethyl + cellulose Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} carboxymethylcellulose (countable and uncountable, plural carboxymethylcelluloses)
  1. (organic chemistry) The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions Wikipedia link: carboxymethyl cellulose Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: E466 when used in food products, carboxymethyl cellulose

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