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黏液 — meaning in English

nián yè

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English meaning

  • mucilage noun A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
  • 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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