mucilaginous
/ˌmjusəˈlædʒɪnəs/
adjective
- Having a thick, sticky, and slimy texture, like mucus or glue.
- The snail left a mucilaginous trail across the sidewalk.
- The okra became mucilaginous after being boiled, making the soup thick.
- Some plants produce a mucilaginous coating on their seeds to help them retain water.
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