mucilage

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When ripe, the ovoid-shaped fruits detach from the stem and eject the seeds explosively in a high-pressure jet of mucilage.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Key examples are mustard and garlic, which contain "mucilage" — a mix of carbohydrates — that can act as emulsifiers.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

Earlier, a layer of sea mucilage, blamed on soaring temperatures and poor waste management, covered the Sea of Marmara, threatening marine life.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2021

My favorite is the carnivorous mikinalo, a plant native to Kauai, with stalks oozing bug-trapping mucilage.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2020

The red light controlled his eye like a mucilage.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy