gum arabic

Noun

Meaning

gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gum acacia acacia acacia gum arabic gum resin gum thickener emulsifier gum ammoniac succinic acid stabiliser gum benzoin gum dammar spirit gum Senegal gum
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Hypernyms

gum

Hyponyms

Senegal gum

Examples

After the oil-based image was put on the surface, a solution of gum arabic in water was applied, the gum sticking only to the non-oily surface. Source: Internet

Appointed governor in 1785, Knight Boufflers focuses for two years to enhance the colony, while engaged in the smuggling of gum arabic and gold with signares. Source: Internet

During printing, water adhered to the gum arabic surfaces and was repelled by the oily parts, while the oily ink used for printing did the opposite. Source: Internet

Paints could be mixed with gum arabic as a binder and pressed into cakes, which could be moistened with water when needed. Source: Internet

For this reason, acrylics do not lend themselves to the color lifting techniques of gum arabic -based watercolor paints. Source: Internet

The effects of gum arabic oral treatment on the metabolic profile of chronic renal failure patients under regular haemodialysis in Central Sudan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gum albanum gum ammoniac gum anime gum arabic tree gum ball gum band