hydroxyethylcellulose

English

Alternative forms

  • hydroxyethyl cellulose

Etymology

From hydroxyethyl +‎ cellulose.

Noun

hydroxyethylcellulose (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose, used in cosmetics and cleaners.
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