carboxymethylcellulose

See also: carboxyméthylcellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose

English

Alternative forms

carboxymethyl cellulose

Etymology

carboxymethyl +‎ cellulose

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/

Noun

carboxymethylcellulose (countable and uncountable, plural carboxymethylcelluloses)

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

Synonyms

E466 when used in food products

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