hydrocellulose /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛljʊˌləʊs, -ˌləʊz/

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  N a gelatinous material consisting of hydrated cellulose, made by treating cellulose with water, acids, or alkalis: used in making paper, viscose rayon, and mercerized cotton 水解纤维素