Mucilage (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gelatinous substance secreted by plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The dentist carefully applied a small amount of mucilage to the dental bridge to secure it in place.
- A specialized mucilage is used in bookbinding to attach delicate pages to the spine.
- To create a homemade adhesive, you can mix water with the mucilage extracted from certain plants.
- In crafting, a mixture of water and mucilage is used to decoupage cut-out images onto surfaces.
- A commercial mucilage can be used to bond paper, fabric, and other lightweight materials together.