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Definition of Guar gum
1. Noun. A gum from seeds of the guar plant; used to thicken foods and as sizing for paper and cloth.
Generic synonyms: Gum
Definition of Guar gum
1. Noun. a heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive ¹
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Medical Definition of Guar gum
1. Gum from the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), a leguminous plant native to India. It is often used in processed foods such as mayonnaise and ice cream. (09 Oct 1997)