黏液 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mucilage noun A thick, sticky substance that many plants and some microorganisms produce.
- mucus noun The slippery fluid produced by the lining of the nose, throat, lungs, gut and other internal surfaces, which keeps them moist and traps dust and germs.
- slime noun A thick, sticky, wet substance, such as the mucus produced by snails or slugs.
Senses
黏液 is used for these senses in English:
- mucilage A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
- mucus (physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
- slime Any mucilaginous substance; or a mucus-like substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals, such as snails or slugs.
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