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mucilage

/ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪdʒ/

/ˈmjuː.sə.lɪdʒ/

Translations

mucilageadjective

/ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪdʒ/

/ˈmjuː.sə.lɪdʒ/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "mucilage content").

mucilagenoun

mucilages

The plant produces mucilage to help retain water.

Растение производит слизь, чтобы помочь удерживать воду.

The mucilage was used as an adhesive in bookbinding.

Клейстер использовался в качестве клея при переплете книг.

Additional translations

Synonyms

viscous substance

mucilageadjective

Relating to, containing, or resembling mucilage.

The seeds have a high mucilage content.

mucilagenoun

A viscous secretion or bodily fluid produced by some plants and animals, often used for adhesion or protection.

The plant exudes a sticky mucilage that helps it trap insects.

A gelatinous substance obtained from certain plants, used in pharmacy and adhesives.

The pharmacist used mucilage to prepare the herbal remedy.

A sticky solution used as an adhesive, often made from plant extracts.

The envelope was sealed with a layer of mucilage.