methylcellulose

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Etymology

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methyl- +‎ cellulose

Noun

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methylcellulose (plural methylcelluloses)

  1. (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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