Mucilaginous
[,mju:si'lædʒinәs]
Definition
(a.) Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid.
(a.) Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the mucilaginous glands.
(a.) Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage; as, mucilaginous gums or plants.
Checked by Herman
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Slimy, gummy, ropy, mucous, glutinous, viscid.
Checker: Luther
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Gelatinous, albuminous, creamy, glairy, viscous, lentous
ANT:Limpid, crystalline, bubbling, frothing, foaming, effervescent, sparkling,spirituous
Typed by Felix