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From hydroxyethyl + cellulose.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A water-soluble, non-ionic polymer derived from cellulose, widely used as a thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Full definition →
From hydroxyethyl + cellulose.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.