mucilage

• Substance gélatineuse et visqueuse produite par certaines plantes, ou colle gluante utilisée comme adhésif.

A noun referring to a gelatinous substance secreted by plants, or a sticky cement used as an adhesive.

indénombrable

1. Plant secretionC1formalscientific

   A thick, gluey substance produced by plants, often used to store water or aid in seed germination.

   mucilage végétal

   • The cactus stores water in its mucilage to survive droughts.
   • Flax seeds release mucilage when soaked in water.
   • Some plants use mucilage to trap insects.

   Synonymesgumslime

2. AdhesiveB2formal

   A sticky substance used as a glue, especially for paper or cardboard.

   mucilage (colle)

   • She used mucilage to paste the poster onto the wall.
   • The envelope was sealed with a dab of mucilage.
   • Artists sometimes use mucilage for collage work.

   Synonymesadhesivecementgluegumpaste