[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
派生 mucilaginous [-ˈladʒɪnəs] adjective 语源
late Middle English: via French from late Latin mucilago 'musty juice', from Latin mucus (see mucus)