Thesaurus results for MUCILAGE

mucilage

noun

Definition of mucilage

as in epoxy

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Recent Examples of mucilage While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Soaking chia seeds results in a gel-like coating, called mucilage, that surrounds the seeds. — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026 Each tiny seed sucks up water to form a layer of mucilage, creating a gel-like texture. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mucilage

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Noun

Now, previous metal-polymer lattices generally fill the spaces between the beams with polymers such as epoxy, PEEK, or silicone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of epoxy

Noun

In her debut role, Kiami Davael played Lavender, Matilda’s first real friend who pranks Miss Trunchbull with a frog in her water glass.

— Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
For example, pot holders are near the oven and stove, water glasses are stocked near the refrigerator, silverware is centrally located, and cooking tools are within arm's reach.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of water glass

Noun

To ensure durability in saline conditions, the researchers used butyl rubber and cover glass, topped with a transparent epoxy resin outer protective layer to build a waterproof, pressure-resistant, and corrosion-resistant armor.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of epoxy resin

Noun

When the rest of the coffee finishes brewing, slowly pour it into the sugar paste, whisking to dissolve and build a thick foam cap.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash and chop together until well combined, then continue working mixture, holding knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of paste

Noun

Inspectors also observed a dying adult cockroach on the floor nearby, two live adult cockroaches on a glue stick in a storage room, and a dead adult cockroach near the employee restroom entrance.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Rebecca Dixon, the district’s assistant director of special education, and Jaime Goodley, its director of special education, bought everything from earbuds and glue sticks to notebooks and backpacks.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of glue

Noun

Geckos scale smooth vertical surfaces without adhesives or suction cups thanks to microscopic hairs on their feet called setae.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Instead of bending one solid piece, the wood is cut into thin strips, coated with adhesive, stacked back together, and pressed against a curved mold.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Noun

The final version mostly holds itself together, though the front bezel requires either some electrical tape or a couple dabs of superglue to stay attached.

— Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff felt like her phone had superglue on it, holding her on it for hours each day while draining her of time and energy.

— Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 1 June 2026

Definition of superglue

Noun

Not a crisis — yet The negative feedback loop becomes more dangerous when nominal economic growth falls to low levels, causing debt relative to the size of the economy to rise persistently, Reese said.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
The service Despite its intimate size, the service at Hotel 28 Myeongdong is thoroughly warm and attentive.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026