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gum arabic

/ˌɡʌm ˈær.ə.bɪk/

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/ˌɡʌm ˈær.ə.bɪk/C1formalculinary
  • ruНатуральная камедь, получаемая из сока акации, используемая в качестве стабилизатора, загустителя и связующего вещества в пищевых продуктах, косметике и клеях.

A natural gum obtained from the sap of acacia trees, used as a stabilizer, thickener, and binder in food, cosmetics, and adhesives.

  1. Natural gum from acacia treesB2formal

    A natural gum made from the sap of acacia trees, used as a stabilizer, thickener, and binder in food and other products.

    ruГуммиарабик

    • Gum arabic is commonly used in soft drinks to keep ingredients from separating.
    • The candy maker added gum arabic to give the sweets a smooth texture.
    • Many artists use gum arabic as a binder in watercolor paints.