# carboxymethylcellulose

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɑː.bɒks.i.mɛθ.əlˌsɛl.jʊ.ləʊs/

## Definitions
1. The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions

## Etymology
From carboxymethyl + cellulose.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carboxymethylcellulose