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Recent Examples of mucilage
The digestive process strips the mucilage from the beans and induces fermentation.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The mucilage in bladderwrack—a gel-like substance—can benefit individuals with gastritis or indigestion by coating irritated mucous membranes along the digestive tract.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Chia's soluble fiber and mucilage form a thick and sticky gel in the digestive system, which may prevent the absorption of nutrients.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Slippery elm: This herb, like marshmallow root, contains mucilage.
—Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The mucilage in bladderwrack—a gel-like substance—can benefit individuals with gastritis or indigestion by coating irritated mucous membranes along the digestive tract.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Chia's soluble fiber and mucilage form a thick and sticky gel in the digestive system, which may prevent the absorption of nutrients.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Slippery elm: This herb, like marshmallow root, contains mucilage.
—Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucilage
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The water glass finish emits a cozy, diffused glow that nods to the vintage aesthetic, while the angular shape is a distinctly contemporary touch.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Jo Malone London Lavender & Moonflower Pillow Mist $52 Bloomingdale's Room & Linen Aromatherapy Duo $28 Koala Eco Conceal the clutter Your brain is less likely to settle down if your nightstand is overflowing with tchotchkes, books, and empty water glasses.—
Miranda Silva,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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Image The Bruce’s exhibition artist, Sean Murtha, created the depictions using materials such as plaster, clay, paint and epoxy resin.—
Shivani Vora,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The lower-level floor presents Miss Sixty’s signature yellow epoxy resin floor in contrast with the stainless steel displays and a modular lighting.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Gluing the stones with mortar—a paste made of lime or cement mixed with sand and water—is simpler in the short term.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Those are the only four months when California, which specializes in tomatoes for processing – think ketchup, salsa, tomato sauce and paste, tomato juice, etc. – leads the nation.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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And Well-Being Across Locations HR is the glue that holds culture together in a hybrid or remote setting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Anderson added that consumers should consider where the mouth tape is made and what adhesive is used, to prevent skin irritation and allergic reactions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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In the case of cars and trucks, if the adhesives aren’t applied correctly, occupants’ safety could be at risk.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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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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When selecting flowering trees for the landscape, pay attention to site conditions and plan for the tree’s mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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For Mondelēz International—the owner of a deluge of snack-food brands like Oreo, Cadbury, Ritz, and Sour Patch Kids—Synthesia has represented a solution to a problem the size of a mountain of PDFs.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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An urban sycamore claimed its space regardless of enclosing cement and car exhaust, as spectacular and venerable as any sycamore in the state.—
Melina Sempill Watts,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Even basic industries like cement and steel ($MLM, $VMC) get bid, as war spending eventually flows into physical rebuilding.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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