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Definition of 'carboxymethylcellulose'

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1. (n.) carboxymethylcellulose
a white, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose, used as a coating and sizing for paper and textiles, a food stabilizer, and an appetite suppressor.

Etymology: (1945–50)

Definition of 'carboxymethylcellulose'

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1. carboxymethylcellulose
A cellulose derivative which is a Beta-(1->4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents.

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