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Mucilage vs Mucigel - What's the difference?

mucilage | mucigel |

As nouns the difference between mucilage and mucigel

is that mucilage is a thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms while mucigel is a slimy substance that covers the rootcap in plants. It is a highly hydrated polysaccharide.

mucilage

English

(wikipedia mucilage)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.

    • mucigel

    English

    (wikipedia mucigel)

    Noun

  • A slimy substance that covers the rootcap in plants. It is a highly hydrated polysaccharide.