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Recent Examples of mucilage
Slippery elm: This herb, like marshmallow root, contains mucilage.
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Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
In the first batch, the beans were washed, and the mucilage (the inner layer of the pulp) was stripped away before being dried.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
Most of the soluble fiber in flaxseeds is called mucilage (which contains 35%–45% fiber).
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
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Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
In the first batch, the beans were washed, and the mucilage (the inner layer of the pulp) was stripped away before being dried.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
Most of the soluble fiber in flaxseeds is called mucilage (which contains 35%–45% fiber).
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucilage
Noun
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An occasional one among us males will pitch in to place the silverware or perhaps fill the water glasses.—
Mike Masterson,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Use a water glass or other container that’s a little smaller than the bulb to allow the roots to dangle in the water without the bulb falling inside and getting stuck.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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These substances are found in polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, food and drink containers, water bottles, thermal paper (e.g. receipts), and the linings of metal cans.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Add tomato paste, and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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Users can set up shortcuts in the corners for basic functions like copy and paste or actions in apps like Excel and Word.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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He was seen as the glue that held everybody together, Wong said.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol has long been central to American life—raised in toasts, poured at celebrations, and served as a social glue.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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On an even more expansive and eclectic to-do list are light-harvesting electrodes that could generate and corral energized electrons to make hydrogen fuel and self-cleaning surfaces that could repel liquids and adhesives.—
Ivan Amato,
Scientific American,
2 Jan. 2025
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This reusable lint roller requires no adhesives or sticky tape and can be used repeatedly.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
12 Dec. 2024
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The arrow shafts were also coated with birch bark pitch–considered a Stone Age superglue.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Dec. 2024
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Zenzal attaches the transmitters to hummingbirds’ backs using a tiny drop of superglue and a larger dab of eyelash glue, which is nontoxic and will eventually come off without hurting the birds.—
Nala Rogers,
Discover Magazine,
1 Oct. 2019
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Fire officials have admitted they were overwhelmed by the size and speed of the fire.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Managing, interpreting and anticipating trends has become indispensable to businesses, regardless of size and scope.—
Abdulwahab Mohammed,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Winemaker Carlo Ferrini’s blend is of 50% Cab, 40% Merlot and 10% Carménère, fermented in cement tanks, macerated for 15 to 18 days then aged in Slovenian and French barrels for six months, softening the wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Over the ensuing decades, the mixture of water, sand, cement, and rebar brought forth buildings that were tough, tall, sinuous, mass-produced, and wildly complex.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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