carboxymethylcellulose
car·boxy·meth·yl·cel·lu·lose
noun\kär-ˌbäk-sē-ˌme-thəl-ˈsel-yə-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\
Definition of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
: an acid ether derivative of cellulose that in the form of its sodium salt is used as a thickening, emulsifying, and stabilizing agent and as a bulk laxative in medicine
First Known Use of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
1947
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