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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A white powdery substance, obtained by the methylation of cellulose, that swells in contact with water to form a gel; it has many industrial applications.

Etymology

From methyl- + cellulose.

Related phrases

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

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