carboxymethyl cellulose en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/ (UK)
Etymology
From carboxymethyl + cellulose.
Meanings
- The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carboxymethyl celluloses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| carboxymethylcellulose | alternative | lexicographic |