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methyl orange
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methylcellulose
meth·yl·cel·lu·lose [ mèth'l séllyə lss, mèth'l séllyə lz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemical thickener: a grayish white powder derived from cellulose that swells up in water. Use: food additive, manufacture of paints and cosmetics.
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