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单词 gum arabic
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gum arabic

noun

: a water-soluble gum obtained from several acacias (especially Acacia senegal) and used especially in the manufacture of inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and confections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Gum syrup is a simple syrup combined with gum arabic, a powder derived from the Acacia tree which gives a silky body to cocktails. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2021 After the mid-1800s, marshmallow manufactures replaced the sap ingredient with corn syrup or sugar, gelatin, gum arabic and other flavorings. Devon Link, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2021 The recipe’s key ingredient is gum Arabic, a thickening agent that somehow takes the rough edges off Peruvian brandy. Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, 27 Dec. 2019 The country is also the world’s biggest exporter of gum arabic, a sap that’s extracted from acacia trees and used in sodas and pharmaceuticals. Washington Post, 8 July 2019 The country is also the world’s biggest exporter of gum arabic, a sap that’s extracted from acacia trees and used in sodas and pharmaceuticals. Washington Post, 8 July 2019 The country is also the world’s biggest exporter of gum arabic, a sap that’s extracted from acacia trees and used in sodas and pharmaceuticals. Washington Post, 8 July 2019 The country is also the world’s biggest exporter of gum arabic, a sap that’s extracted from acacia trees and used in sodas and pharmaceuticals. Washington Post, 8 July 2019 The country is also the world’s biggest exporter of gum arabic, a sap that’s extracted from acacia trees and used in sodas and pharmaceuticals. Washington Post, 8 July 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gum arabic

noun

gum ar·​a·​bic -ˈar-ə-bik How to pronounce gum arabic (audio)
: a water-soluble gum obtained from several leguminous plants of the genus Acacia (especially A. senegal and A. arabica) and used especially in pharmacy to suspend insoluble substances in water, to prepare emulsions, and to make pills and lozenges

called also acacia, gum acacia

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