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oxycellulose

American  
[ok-si-sel-yuh-lohs] / ˌɒk sɪˈsɛl jəˌloʊs /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. any substance formed naturally or synthetically by the oxidation of cellulose.


Etymology

Origin of oxycellulose

First recorded in 1880–85; oxy- 2 + cellulose

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The products were oxycelluloses, with a cupric reduction equal to that of an oxycellulose directly prepared by the action of HClO3.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by C. F. Cross

A notable property of the oxycellulose now under consideration is its affinity for the basic coal-tar dyes, which it will absorb directly.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Franklin Beech

With regard to the properties of the denitrated products they fix all basic colours without mordant and may be regarded as oxycellulose therefore.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by C. F. Cross

The analysis of the purified oxycellulose gave C 43.53, H 6.13.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by C. F. Cross

For dyed goods, the main object is not so much to obtain a perfect white as to remove any impurities which might interfere with the dyeing, while avoiding the formation of any oxycellulose.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various

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