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

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