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carboxymethylcellulose
[ kahr-bok-see-meth-uhl-sel-yuh-lohs ]
noun
- a white, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose, used as a coating and sizing for paper and textiles, a stabilizer for various foods, and an appetite suppressor.
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Origin of carboxymethylcellulose1
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