mucilage

IPA/ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪdʒ/
IPA/ˈmjuː.səl.ɪdʒ/

mucilage — 名詞

  • mucilagesingular
  • mucilagesplural

1. a thick, slippery liquid that certain plants, seeds, and seaweeds naturally cont

1.名詞C2
釋義

植物黏液

植物分泌的稠厚液體

a thick, slippery liquid that certain plants, seeds, and seaweeds naturally contain or release, which helps them keep moisture and protect their surfaces.

例句

When you soak chia seeds in water, a clear mucilage forms around each seed.

將奇亞籽浸泡在水中時，每粒種子周圍會形成一層透明的植物黏液。

mucilage forms around [seed]: natural plant process

Beatrix cut an aloe leaf and watched thick mucilage drip from its center.

Beatrix 切了一片蘆薈葉，看著濃稠的植物黏液從葉心滴落。

常見搭配
  • natural mucilage
  • clear mucilage
  • plant mucilage
  • seed mucilage
  • seaweed mucilage
  • contain mucilage
  • produce mucilage
  • release mucilage
同義詞
  • plant gum

    similar chemically but 'gum' often refers to the dried, solid resin; mucilage is liquid or gel-like

  • secretory fluid

    broader and more technical; covers all plant secretions, not just sticky ones

用法筆記

Typically uncountable; use 'a type of mucilage' or 'kinds of mucilage' for individual varieties. Distinguish from sense 2 — this sense refers to the natural plant secretion, not a manufactured glue.

常見錯誤

The plant contains a thick mucus.
The plant contains a thick mucilage.
'mucus' is an animal/human secretion; 'mucilage' is specific to plants.
I bought a mucilage at the craft store.' (when referring to the plant's natural liquid)
The plant released its natural mucilage when cut.
This sense describes what plants produce, not a bottle of glue.

2. a thick sticky substance made from plant gums and used to stick paper, cardboard

2.名詞C2
釋義

植物膠

植物製成的黏合劑

a thick sticky substance made from plant gums and used to stick paper, cardboard, fabric, or other light materials together.

例句

Bilal spread mucilage across the poster with a brush, then stuck it to the wall.

Bilal 用刷子將植物膠塗在海報上，然後把海報貼到牆上。

spread mucilage across [surface]: application method

Before synthetic glues became common, people prepared mucilage by dissolving plant resins in warm water.

在合成膠水普及之前，人們將植物樹脂溶於溫水來製作植物膠。

常見搭配
  • bottle of mucilage
  • coat of mucilage
  • spread mucilage
  • apply mucilage
  • reactivate mucilage
  • plant-based mucilage
  • dried mucilage
同義詞
  • glue

    everyday term for any adhesive; 'mucilage' is specifically plant-derived and now less common

  • paste

    similar consistency but often starch-based; paste is thicker and less transparent than mucilage

  • gum

    can refer to either the raw resin or the adhesive solution; 'gum arabic' is a common source of mucilage

用法筆記

Traditionally used in stationery and bookbinding contexts. In modern everyday speech, 'glue' is more common; 'mucilage' sounds old-fashioned or technical.

常見錯誤

I glued the broken vase with mucilage.
I glued the broken vase with super glue.
Mucilage is for paper and light materials, not heavy-duty repairs.
This mucilage is made from plastic.
This mucilage is made from plant gums.
True mucilage is plant-based, not synthetic.

同根字

  • mucilaginous
    形容詞C2
  • mucus
    名詞B2
  • mucous
    形容詞C1

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • plant mucilage
  • seed mucilage
  • seaweed mucilage
  • mucilage bottle
  • mucilage brush

常用片語

  • thin layer of mucilage
  • coat of mucilage
  • drop of mucilage
  • bottle of mucilage

介系詞搭配

  • mucilage from [plant]
  • mucilage in [seed/stem]