ALL meanings of gum arabic
gum Ar·a·bic
G g - noun gum arabic sap of acacia tree: binder 1
- noun gum arabic a water-soluble, gummy exudate obtained from the acacia tree, especially Acacia senegal, used as an emulsifier, an adhesive, in inks, and in pharmaceuticals. 1
- noun gum arabic An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal. It is used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and in other industries including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes. 0
- noun gum arabic a gum exuded by certain acacia trees, esp Acacia senegal: used in the manufacture of ink, food thickeners, pills, emulsifiers, etc 0
- noun gum arabic a gum obtained from several African acacias (esp. Acacia senegal), used in medicine and candy, for stabilizing emulsions, etc. 0