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methyl cellulose
noun
, Chemistry.
- a grayish-white powder prepared from cellulose that swells to a highly viscous colloidal solution in water: used as a food additive and in water paints, leather tanning, and cosmetics.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of methyl cellulose1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
Just add methyl cellulose, a thickener that can withstand high temperatures.
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