methylcellulose

methyl cellulose

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Definitions of methylcellulose word

noun methylcellulose a grayish-white powder prepared from cellulose that swells to a highly viscous colloidal solution in water: used as a food additive and in water paints, leather tanning, and cosmetics. 1
noun methylcellulose any of various substances produced by the methylation of cellulose that are used in adhesives, as laxatives, and as thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agents 0
noun methylcellulose Methylcellulose is a polymer used as a thickener and emulsifier, and as a treatment for constipation. 0

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Origin of methylcellulose

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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