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PRONUNCIATION OF METHYLCELLULOSE

methylcellulose  [ˌmiːθaɪlˈsɛljʊləʊs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHYLCELLULOSE

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Methylcellulose is a noun.
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WHAT DOES METHYLCELLULOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.

Definition of methylcellulose in the English dictionary

The definition of methylcellulose in the dictionary is any of various substances produced by the methylation of cellulose that are used in adhesives, as laxatives, and as thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agents in food stuffs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METHYLCELLULOSE


ankylose
ˈæŋkɪˌləʊs
close
kləʊs
granulose
ˈɡrænjʊˌləʊs
lignocellulose
ˌlɪɡnəʊˈsɛljʊˌləʊs
nitrocellulose
ˌnaɪtrəʊˈsɛljʊˌləʊs
nodulose
ˈnɒdjʊləʊs
papillose
ˈpæpɪˌləʊs
papulose
ˈpæpjʊˌləʊs
radiculose
rəˈdɪkjʊˌləʊs
sabulose
ˈsæbjʊləʊs
setulose
ˈsɛtjʊləʊs
siliculose
sɪˈlɪkjʊˌləʊs
sucralose
ˈsuːkrəˌləʊs
surculose
ˈsɜːkjʊˌləʊs
torulose
ˈtɔːjʊləʊs
trehalose
ˈtriːhəˌləʊs
tuberculose
tjʊˈbɜːkjʊˌləʊs
tubulose
ˈtjuːbjʊˌləʊs
tumulose
ˈtjuːmjʊləʊs
up-close
ʌpˈkləʊs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHYLCELLULOSE

methyl methacrylate
methylal
methylamine
methylase
methylate
methylated spirit
methylated spirits
methylation
methylator
methylbuta-1,3-diene
methyldopa
methylene
methylene blue
methylene chloride
methylene dichloride
methylic
methylmercury
methylnaphthalene
methylphenidate
methylphenol

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHYLCELLULOSE

alpha-cellulose
annulose
calculose
cellulose
eglandulose
folliculose
hamulose
hemicellulose
hydrocellulose
laevulose
levulose
lobulose
lose
plumulose
ramulose
rivulose
rugulose
spinulose
squamulose
venulose
vesiculose

Synonyms and antonyms of methylcellulose in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «methylcellulose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHYLCELLULOSE

Find out the translation of methylcellulose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of methylcellulose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «methylcellulose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

甲基纤维素
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metilcelulosa
570 millions of speakers

English

methylcellulose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

methylcellulose
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ميثيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метилцеллюлозы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metilcelulose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

: methylcellulose
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méthylcellulose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Methylcellulose
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methylcellulose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メチルセルロース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메틸
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Methylcellulose
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

methylcellulose
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

methylcellulose குழு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेथिलसेल्यूलोज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metilselüloz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metilcellulosa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metylocelulozy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метилцелюлози
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metilceluloză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεθυλική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

methylcellulose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metylcellulosa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

methylcellulose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methylcellulose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLCELLULOSE»

The term «methylcellulose» is regularly used and occupies the 96.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLCELLULOSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about methylcellulose

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHYLCELLULOSE»

Discover the use of methylcellulose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methylcellulose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
making. Things. melt. in. Weird. Ways: methylcellulose. and. At a high level, making gels is about transforming liquids into solids. In addition to creating gels, though, modern food additives can be used to alter other properties of foods, and  ...
Jeff Potter, 2010
2
Instant Pharmacology
Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. USES: Methylcellulose is used in the management of constipation and diarrhoea. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Methylcellulose adsorbs water in the gastrointestinal lumen thereby increasing the bulk of ...
Kourosh Saeb-Parsy, 1999
3
Embryonic Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols
Add the base methylcellulose to a 50-mL conical tube. Add the remaining ingredients into a 3-mL syringe attached to a 0.22-μm filter and filter sterilize into the base methylcellulose. Vortex mix when everything is added and place on ice until ...
Kursad Turksen, 2002
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Edible Films and Coatings for Food Applications
3.4 Molecular structure of methylcellulose and picture of its film, cast from a 3% solution and thickness of 10 mils (0.01 in. or 254 mm) and 20 mils (0.02 in. or 508 mm) Methylcellulose is a chemically-derived cellulose ether with a methyl ...
Milda Embuscado, Kerry C. Huber, 2009
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Neurons: Methods and Applications for the Cell Biologist
V. Methylcellulose-Thickened Medium Inert thickening reagent methylcellulose can be added into either L-15 incomplete medium or N2 medium to facilitate cell attachment to relatively less adhesive substrates, e.g., plain glass. A variety of ...
Peter James Hollenbeck, James R. Bamburg, 2003
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Handbook of Detergents: Properties
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and methylcellulose are water-soluble nonionic polymers (Fig. 27) [46]. They are compatible with inorganic salts and ionic species up to a certain concentration. Methylcellulose can be salted out of solution ...
Guy Broze, 1999
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CRC Handbook of Food Additives, Second Edition
Methylcellulose is the synthetic, water soluble methyl ether of cellulose prepared by reacting alkali cellulose with methylchloride to produce the dimethyl ether of cellulose. For hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. ether groups are substituted along ...
Thomas E. Furia, 1973
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Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation Technology
Methylcellulose Methylcellulose is a long-chain, substituted cellulose in which approximately 27-32% of the hydroxyl groups are in the form of methyl ether. It is available in a variety of grades of different degrees of substitution and average ...
Dilip M. Parikh, 1997
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Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells
Add 20 g of methylcellulose (Fluka 64630) and let it come to boil 3–4 times ( prevent it from over boiling). Swirl vigorously between boils until no clumps of methylcellulose are apparent. Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile ...
Paul M. Wassarman, Gordon M. Keller, 2003
10
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols
Christopher A. Klug, Craig T. Jordan. rylcellulose: By providing viscosity, methylcellulose supports the three- ional growth of hematopoietic colonies. Methylcellulose is miscible in t near-boiling temperatures, and dissolves at low temperatures.
Christopher A. Klug, Craig T. Jordan, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHYLCELLULOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methylcellulose is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Closer Look at Processed Foods
Like BHT and methylcellulose and all these other ingredients and preservatives. Q: How natural are “natural flavors”? A: All the natural flavors ... «WebMD, Jul 15»
2
Peripheral blood cells from children with RASopathies show …
Freshly isolated PB mononuclear cells were cultured at a density of 5 × 105/ml in methylcellulose medium (Methocult H4230, Stem Cell, ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
What Are Laxatives?
Examples include psyllium husk (Metamucil); methylcellulose (Citrucel); and high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. «Everyday Health, Jun 15»
4
Intestinal Gel Improves Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's
... drugmaker AbbVie relied on a gel formulation instead -- powdering the drugs and suspending them in methylcellulose to prevent oxidation, ... «MedPage Today, Jun 15»
5
Review: UK medicines likely to be affected by the proposed …
... and phthalate polymers, such as cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP) and polyvinyl acetate ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jun 15»
6
All About Food: Here are the real meanings behind the nutrition labels
Look out for common isolate fibers such as methylcellulose, inulin, resistant starch and malodextrin. These are not intact fibers. They are ... «Huntington Beach Independent, Jun 15»
7
Kruppel-like factor 4 signals through microRNA-206 to promote …
... supplemented with B27, 4 μg/ml heparin, 20 ng/ml epidermal growth factor, 20 ng/ml fibroblast growth factor and 1% (wt/vol) methylcellulose. «Nature.com, Jun 15»
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Avoid digestive issues while traveling by planning ahead
... the stools so they can pass more easily. They include oat bran, psyllium (Metamucil), polycarbophil (Fibercon) and methylcellulose (Citrucel). «Wichita Eagle, May 15»
9
Injectable Hyaluronan & Methylcellulose improves retinal stem cell …
Stem cells have been a part of scientific research for years now and everyday more information is being gathered and put together on the ... «The Hoops News, May 15»
10
Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Ease GI Upset During Pregnancy
First, add fluids and fiber to your diet in the form of flaxseed or over-the-counter products like guar, inulin, psyllium or methylcellulose. Propping ... «WCVB Boston, May 15»

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