methylcellulose
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]methylcellulose (plural methylcelluloses)
- (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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[edit]powdery substance
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