MUCILAGE

Mucilage

Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms. It is a polar glycoprotein and an exopolysaccharide. Mucilage in plants plays a role in the storage of water and food, seed germination, and thickening membranes. Cacti and flax seeds especially are rich sources of mucilage.

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mucilage

Noun

  1. A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.


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