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mucilage
[ myoo-suh-lij ]
noun
- any of various, usually liquid, preparations of gum, glue, or the like, used as an adhesive.
- any of various gummy secretions or gelatinous substances present in plants.
mucilage
/ ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ; ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs /
noun
- a sticky preparation, such as gum or glue, used as an adhesive
- a complex glutinous carbohydrate secreted by certain plants
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Derived Forms
- ˌmuciˈlaginously, adverb
- mucilaginous, adjective
- ˌmuciˈlaginousness, noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mucilage1
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Example Sentences
Prior to spreading it out on the plates, about 4% or 5% of thick mucilage is commonly added.
To effect this object the mucilage should be thick, and the tracing paper should be dampened with a sponge after it is pasted.
At last we seem to have a mucilage brush that is going to answer every requirement.
The new brush is so arranged that it does not touch the mucilage, but is held above it by a spring in the handle.
Impregnate the tissues with mucilage for twelve to twenty-four hours, according to size.
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