English Explanatory Dictionary

carboxymethylcellulose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/

Word forms

carboxymethylcellulose carboxymethylcelluloses carboxymethyl cellulose

Etymology

From carboxymethyl + cellulose.

Synonyms

E466 when used in food products
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