mucilage

mucilage
[ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ]
noun
  1. [mass noun]a viscous secretion or bodily fluid
    黏液;黏胶
    ■a polysaccharide substance extracted as a viscous or gelatinous solution from plant roots, seeds, etc., and used in medicines and adhesives
    黏液;黏胶(一种多聚糖物质,为凝胶状液体,从植物根茎、种籽等提炼,用以制药或黏合剂)
    ■(N. Amer.)an adhesive solution; gum, glue
    (北美)黏合剂;胶水,胶浆
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mucilaginous
[-ˈladʒɪnəs]
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: via French from late Latin mucilago 'musty juice', from Latin mucus (see mucus)
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