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Mucilage

MUCILAGE
Mu"ci*lage, n. Etym: [F., from L. mucilago a musty juice, fr. mucus
mucus, slime. See Mucus.]

1. (Bot. Chem.)

Defn: A gummy or gelatinous substance produced in certain plants by
the action of water on the cell wall, as in the seeds of quinces, of
flax, etc.

2. An aqueous solution of gum, or of substances allied to it; as,
medicinal mucilage; mucilage for fastening envelopes.

MUCILAGINOUS
Mu`ci*lag"i*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. mucilagineux. See Mucilage.]

1. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft,
and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid.

2. Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the mucilaginous
glands.

Mucilage

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