mucilage

Type of:

gum

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

Synonyms:

glue, gum

Types:

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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