hydroxypropyl cellulose

noun

A derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. Used as an excipient and food ingredient.

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nounhydroxypropyl cellulose (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. Used as an excipient and food ingredient.
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