Methylcellulose Definition

mĕthəl-sĕlyə-lōs, -lōz
noun
A powdery substance that is prepared synthetically by the methylation of natural cellulose, swells in water to form a gel, and is used as a food additive, bulk-forming laxative, emulsifier, and thickener.
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Other Word Forms of Methylcellulose

Noun

Singular:
methylcellulose
Plural:
methylcelluloses

Methylcellulose Sentence Examples

  • Methylcellulose, which forms a semi-synthetic hydrophilic colloid, has a similar action.

  • Psyillium (Metamucil, Konsil) and methylcellulose (Citrucel) are examples of this type.

  • The active ingredient in Citrucel is methylcellulose, a synthetic fiber that has a laxative effect.

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