Mucilage: meaning, definitions and examples

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mucilage

 

[ หˆmjuหsษชlษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical substance

Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms. It is composed of polysaccharides and proteins and is secreted by plants to provide a protective mechanism and assist in water retention. Mucilage can be found in various forms, such as gel-like textures and can be used for various medicinal purposes. It is often encountered in plants like okra and flaxseed, where it serves to help seeds and shoots retain moisture.

Synonyms

gel, slime, sticky substance

Examples of usage

  • The okra leaves had a lot of mucilage, making them slippery.
  • Mucilage helps the seeds stay hydrated during germination.
  • Many herbal remedies leverage the soothing properties of mucilage.

Translations

Translations of the word "mucilage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mucilagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเคšเคฟเคชเคพ เคชเคฆเคพเคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schleim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mucilage

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›luz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜ๆถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mucilage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mucรญlago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mukoza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์•ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏุฉ ู„ุฒุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sliz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sliz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ปๆถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sluz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slembingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา› ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mucilaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mucรญlago

Etymology

The term 'mucilage' derives from the Latin word 'mucilago', which means 'mucilage or slime'. This Latin term itself comes from 'mucere', meaning 'to be slippery'. The use of the word has evolved over centuries, and it has been adopted into various scientific contexts to describe similar thick, gelatinous substances found in nature. Mucilage plays a critical role in biology by aiding in water retention, seed germination, and various physiological processes in plants. It is frequently studied in botany, agriculture, and nutrition for its numerous applications and benefits.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,243, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.