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Definition of Gum arabic

1. Noun. Gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals).

Definition of Gum arabic

1. Noun. An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees. It is used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and in other industries including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes. ¹

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Medical Definition of Gum arabic

1. Powdered exudate from various acacia species, especially a. Senegal (leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals. Pharmacological action: excipient. Chemical name: Gum arabic (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gum Arabic

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