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noun
A gum extracted from the trees of the Sterculia genus, used as a food additive and denture adhesive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
exudate of an Asian tree; used for finishing textiles and to thicken foodstuffs and cosmetics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sterculia gum
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gum
History
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