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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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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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Our entrees were brought out and despite several people around the woman just kept going with her conversation, phone propped up by her water glass while the teenager was on her phone.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
14 Mar. 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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Designed to be lightweight to ensure high energy conversion, these blades are made from glass fiber, carbon fiber, and epoxy resin.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
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Use a tablespoon of baking soda and add just enough water to make a thick paste, then apply.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This spiced chile paste brings life to slow-roasted salmon, eggplant parm, one-pan chicken, and more.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Plastered firmly onto my soul and sealed by the kind of glue that holds entire generations together.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But then again, teams that win titles don’t usually start the year with one of the youngest rosters in the league, or go stretches without a true point guard, or spend months patching their rotation with glue and tape.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video Rocketbook claims that the adhesive on its sticky notes is so strong that they can be stuck and re-stuck hundreds of times.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Art Fry thought of using the adhesive as a way to temporarily anchor something — in his case, a bookmark, to a piece of paper or page in a book.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 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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Snag it in a coastal blue striped style or classic white in either the small/medium or large/extra large size.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Its six-quart size is compact enough to save countertop space and easily takes care of cooking needs for a small household.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Authenticity cements trust, fuels collaboration and nurtures growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Unlike other stability shoes, which can feel like cement bricks, these sleek shoes are lightweight and comfortable.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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