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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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For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Using a grout brush or an old toothbrush, apply the paste to the grout lines.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Celestial Park Celestial Park is the glue that holds all those seemingly unrelated stories together like connective tissue.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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There were nearly 100 dead or dying roaches in areas across the taco shop, including more than 50 inside a glue trap on the floor beneath the two door reach-in cooler.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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The bootstrapped company uses a patented adhesive that is sweat-resistant but water soluble and does not seep into fabrics.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hutton reports that some types of adhesive used by climbers are rated to deal with fire.—
Hannah Provost,
Outside Online,
26 Apr. 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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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not only has much of the development been focused on three to four units, but they have been limited in size.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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To get into the park, there is a giant cement staircase, and once inside, there is only one elevator that can transfer fans from the lower to the upper concourses.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Last year, the Swanton Sector worked with Mr. MacCallum, the Quebec farmer, to install cement barriers along his property.—
Riley Robinson,
Christian Science Monitor,
6 May 2025
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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