Mucilage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mucilage is a noun meaning A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
Meaning
A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
Example Sentences
Malt liquors […] are distinguished from wine, chiefly by the larger quantity of mucilage and saccharine matter […]
Word Forms
- mucilages
Synonyms for mucilage
Depending on context, synonyms include gum, glue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gum, glue, tragacanth, mucilaginous, mucigel, mucosome.
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