carboxymethylcellulose
See also: carboxyméthylcellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom carboxymethyl + cellulose.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editcarboxymethylcellulose (countable and uncountable, plural carboxymethylcelluloses)
- (organic chemistry) The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
Synonyms
edit- E466 when used in food products