mucilage

Definition of mucilagenext

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Recent Examples of mucilage The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Turn to pickled okra for the tart, punchy flavor for this dish—but without the mucilage that people often associate with the vegetable. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Soaking chia seeds results in a gel-like coating, called mucilage, that surrounds the seeds. Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026 Each tiny seed sucks up water to form a layer of mucilage, creating a gel-like texture. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mucilage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucilage
Noun
  • The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Crews will soon use an epoxy coating embedded with tiny glass beads to mark the bus-only lanes in the city's Oakland neighborhood red.
    Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In her debut role, Kiami Davael played Lavender, Matilda’s first real friend who pranks Miss Trunchbull with a frog in her water glass.
    Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Most modern wind turbine blades are made from fiberglass composites, which combine glass fibers with epoxy resin.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • In the same pan, gently fry the tomato paste, ginger and garlic for about two minutes.
    Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
  • McGowen recommends mixing it with hydrogen peroxide to form a paste, then leaving it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cover the seams with strips of duct tape and glue on construction-paper designs.
    Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods.
    Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The piece was glued on with a medical adhesive, and the edges were blended off with acetone.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It is typically caused when a person is allergic to the adhesive used to attach the fake lashes.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The final version mostly holds itself together, though the front bezel requires either some electrical tape or a couple dabs of superglue to stay attached.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff felt like her phone had superglue on it, holding her on it for hours each day while draining her of time and energy.
    Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The 6-foot, 190-pounder doesn’t have Johnson’s size, but there isn’t a smarter safety in this class.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the size restriction were removed, Wine Institute would support extending direct shipping.
    Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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