| arabic | Relating to or derived from various species of Acacia having a gummy or resinous exudate. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| arabic acid | 1. <chemistry> A carbohydrate, isomeric with cane sugar, contained in gum arabic, from which it is extracted as a white, amorphous substance. 2. Mucilage, especially that made of gum arabic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gum arabic | <chemical> Powdered exudate from various acacia species, especially a. Senegal (leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals. Pharmacological action: excipient. Chemical name: Gum arabic (12 Dec 1998) |
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