methylcellulose

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Synonyms: methyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, ethyl cellulose, methylcelluloses

Antonyms: methyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, ethyl cellulose, methylcelluloses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} 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.

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