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(organic chemistry) A gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose, used in cosmetics and cleaners..
Use hydroxyethyl cellulose when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose means (organic chemistry) A gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose, used in cosmetics and cleaners..
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Use hydroxyethyl cellulose where its definition matches the intended context.
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