mucilage

Noun
  1. A gelatinous substance secreted by plants (synset 114925830)
    is a type of: gum - any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
  2. Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive (synset 114727036)
    is a type of: cement - something that hardens to act as adhesive material
    subtypes:
    • animal glue - a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses
    • casein glue - made from casein; used for e.g. plywood and cabinetwork
    • fish glue - gelatinous substance obtained by boiling skins fins and bones of fish
    • marine glue - glue that is not water soluble
    same as: glue, gum

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