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mucilage

[myoo-suh-lij] / ˈmju sə lɪdʒ /
NOUN
gluey substance
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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

The mucilage has hit Turkey at a difficult moment.

From New York Times Jul. 9, 2021

The red light controlled his eye like a mucilage.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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