Methylcellulose
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylcellulose is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Word Forms
- methylcelluloses
- methyl cellulose
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carboxymethylcellulose, carboxylmethylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, carmellose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
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