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Definition of Mucilaginous
1. Adjective. Having the sticky properties of an adhesive.
Exact synonyms: Gluey, Glutinous, Gummy, Pasty, Sticky, Viscid, Viscous
Similar to: Adhesive
Derivative terms: Glue, Glueyness, Gluiness, Gluten, Glutinosity, Glutinousness, Gum, Gumminess, Mucilage, Mucilage, Paste, Stickiness, Viscidity, Viscidness
Similar to: Adhesive
Derivative terms: Glue, Glueyness, Gluiness, Gluten, Glutinosity, Glutinousness, Gum, Gumminess, Mucilage, Mucilage, Paste, Stickiness, Viscidity, Viscidness
Definition of Mucilaginous
1. a. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid.
Definition of Mucilaginous
1. Adjective. Of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus; slimy and viscous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mucilaginous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Mucilaginous
1. 1. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid. 2. Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the mucilaginous glands. 3. Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage; as, mucilaginous gums or plants. Mucilag"inousness. Origin: Cf. F. Mucilagineux. See Mucilage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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