ALL meanings of carboxymethylcellulose
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C c - noun carboxymethylcellulose (organic chemistry) The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions. 1
- noun carboxymethylcellulose a white, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose, used as a coating and sizing for paper and textiles, a stabilizer for various foods, and an appetite suppressor. 1