mucilaginous

/,mju:si'lædʤinəs/

Thân thiện

The scientist observes the mucilaginous substance clinging to the glass rod.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a thick, sticky, glue-like consistency: Describes a substance that is viscous and adhesive, often slimy or gelatinous in texture.
   • Containing or secreting mucilage: Pertaining to a substance, especially from plants, that is thick and sticky when wet.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • Okra becomes mucilaginous when cooked, which is why it's often used to thicken soups.
  • The inner lining of some seeds is coated with a mucilaginous layer that helps retain moisture.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Botanical Context: Used to describe plant parts (like certain seeds, algae, or roots) that produce a slimy substance when soaked in water.
  • The botanist noted the plant's mucilaginous sap, which helps it survive in arid conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Mucilage (n): The thick, gluey substance produced by almost all plants and some microorganisms.
  • Flax seeds are a good source of soluble fiber in the form of mucilage.

Synonyms

• Viscous: Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
• Gummy: Having a sticky, glue-like quality.
• Gelatinous: Having a jelly-like consistency.

Antonyms

• Watery: Having a thin, fluid consistency.
• Nonviscous: Not thick or sticky; flowing easily.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gluey
• glutinous
• gummy
• pasty
• sticky
• viscid
• viscous