carboxymethyl cellulose
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carboxymethyl cellulose
- /ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/ UK
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noun carboxymethyl celluloses · carboxymethylcellulose
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The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
Similar: E466 when used in food products
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title = {carboxymethyl cellulose},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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