created sense approved 树胶/樹膠 · shùjiāo · gum
树胶 / 樹膠
shùjiāo
gum
a water-soluble plant exudate composed of polysaccharides, frequently used as a stabilizer or thickening agent in food and industry
阿拉伯树胶是食品工业中常用的乳化剂。
created sense approved 树胶/樹膠 · shùjiāo · resin
树胶 / 樹膠
shùjiāo
resin
a sticky, viscous substance secreted by certain trees that often hardens upon exposure to air, used in varnishes and adhesives
昆虫被困在粘稠的树胶中，经过千万年变成了琥珀。
noun