carboxymethylcellulose

See also: carboxyméthylcellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose

English

Alternative forms

• carboxymethyl cellulose

Etymology

From carboxymethyl +‎ cellulose.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

carboxymethylcellulose (countable and uncountable, plural carboxymethylcelluloses)

1. (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