carboxymethylcellulose

English

/ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic chemistry) The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions

Etymology

Compound from English carboxymethyl + English cellulose.

Origin

English

cellulose

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