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mucilage Definition and Meaning in English (mucilage definition)

noun
Synonyms:gumadhesiveglue
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Mucilage definition: A viscous, gummy substance of vegetable origin, rich in protein and carbohydrate, found in various plants and used in adhesives and medicine.

Definitions of Mucilage

  1. 1noun

    A viscous, gummy substance of vegetable origin, rich in protein and carbohydrate, found in various plants and used in adhesives and medicine.

Example Sentences

general

“The mucilage from the flax seeds can be used as a natural hair gel.”

scientific

“Some plants produce mucilage to protect themselves from drought.”

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adjectivemucilaginous

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Mucilage definition: A viscous, gummy substance of vegetable origin, rich in protein and carbohydrate, found in various plants and used in adhesives and medicine.
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'Mucilage' translates to 'mucilage' in English. Mucilage definition: A viscous, gummy substance of vegetable origin, rich in protein and carbohydrate, found in various plants and used in adhesives and medicine.
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