carboxymethyl cellulose
carboxymethyl cellulose · carboxymethyl celluloses
The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acidThe product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
/ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/
Meaning
1 sensesThe product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
an acid derivative of cellulose
Origin
From carboxymethyl + cellulose.From carboxymethyl + cellulose.
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Forms
plural: carboxymethyl celluloses| Singular | carboxymethyl cellulose |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsE466 when used in food products