mucilage

/ˈmjus(ə)lɪdʒ/

Other forms: mucilages

Definitions of mucilage

1. noun

   a gelatinous substance secreted by plants
   type of:

   gum

   any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
2. noun

   cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
   synonyms: glue, gum

   types:

   animal glue

   a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses

   casein glue

   made from casein; used for e.g. plywood and cabinetwork

   fish glue

   gelatinous substance obtained by boiling skins fins and bones of fish

   marine glue

   glue that is not water soluble

   type of:

   cement

   something that hardens to act as adhesive material