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Recent Examples of mucilage
Most of the soluble fiber in flaxseeds is called mucilage (which contains 35%–45% fiber).
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
When combined with water, mucilage forms a gel-like consistency.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023
When combined with water, mucilage forms a gel-like consistency.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
Additionally, because of the presence of mucilage, certain medications may have limited absorption if taken in combination with slippery elm.
—Allison Knott Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Cdn, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2023
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Use a water glass or other container that’s a little smaller than the bulb to allow the roots to dangle in the water without the bulb falling inside and getting stuck.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Paltrow spent much of the hour after her arrival rooted under the single branch of a pine tree, one of the few spots of shade in sight, and when the Jacquemus team confiscated parasols and water glasses—believed to look ugly on camera—guests began to feel like movie extras on a desert shoot.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Bundled fibers are stuffed into a huge mold, epoxy resin is injected, and heat and pressure do the rest.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
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The recycled tennis equipment is fused with a bio-sourced epoxy resin to create a durable and visually striking composite.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rub the paste on the copper surface and let the paste dry completely.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cover and let rise until puffy though not necessarily doubled in size, about 1 hour. Make the filling: Roll the almond paste into two even 8-inch-long logs, each about 65 grams.Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hot glue a mix of fresh, seasonal fruit—such as apples, oranges, or pomegranates—onto the wreath.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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The adhesives used in this type of furniture can contain formaldehyde, which goes through a process called off-gassing, where the chemical is released into the air over time.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scientists already knew that Neanderthals made adhesives using other materials like ocher and naturally sticky substances to haft stone tips onto wooden shafts to create weapons.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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The arrow shafts were also coated with birch bark pitch–considered a Stone Age superglue.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zenzal attaches the transmitters to hummingbirds’ backs using a tiny drop of superglue and a larger dab of eyelash glue, which is nontoxic and will eventually come off without hurting the birds.Nala Rogers, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2019
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The story stayed on track until the Grinch, whose heart grew three sizes, went up the ladder to help Cindy Lou Who put a big star on top of Whoville’s Christmas tree.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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While Stark's mini fusion reactor was small enough to hold in his hand, the real-world CFS version will be closer to the size of a warehouse.New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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To put these images in context are archival ones of the building and the surrounding area, which cement fabric’s place in its historic neighborhood.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Construction prices could rise, too; one-quarter of the lumber used in the U.S. comes from Canada, and both Canada and Mexico supply cement, metals, machinery and other homebuilding necessities.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Mucilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucilage. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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