mucilaginous
/,mju:si'lædʤinəs/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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having the sticky properties of an adhesive
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