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gum

/guhm/US // gʌm //UK // (ɡʌm) //

胶水,胶类,胶质,胶片

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    • : any of various viscid, amorphous exudations from plants, hardening on exposure to air and soluble in or forming a viscid mass with water.
    • : any of various similar exudations, as resin.
    • : a preparation of such a substance, as for use in the arts or bookbinding.
    • : chewing gum.
    • : mucilage; glue.
    • : rubber.
    • : gum tree.
    • : Philately. the adhesive by which a postage stamp is affixed.Compare o.g..
    • : Informal. a rubber overshoe or boot.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    gummed, gum·ming.

    • : to smear, stiffen, or stick together with gum.
    • : to clog with or as if with some gummy substance.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    gummed, gum·ming.

    • : to exude or form gum.
    • : to become gummy.
    • : to become clogged with a gummy substance.
  1. 1
    • : gum up, Slang. to spoil or ruin.

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Examples

  • The post Best water flosser for healthier teeth and gums appeared first on Popular Science.

  • In manufacturing, the regulation of temperature—“process cooling”—controlled the quality of commodities like cotton, tobacco, and chewing gum.

  • If you do have a snack, Sweier suggested rinsing your mouth with water after or chewing sugarless gum, which can help stimulate saliva flow.

  • VetriScience Laboratories These vitamins for dogs come in duck-flavored chews that are not only delicious, but also gentle on your senior friend’s mouth and gums.

  • Some who are trying to quit smoking or vaping will use nicotine gum or skin patches.

  • White King Soap sponsored the show on the West Coast, and Beech-Nut Gum in the East.

  • He packed a large pinch of the snuff against his bottom gum.

  • He grabs the steering wheel tighter and stops chewing his bubble gum.

  • Tessie rose, unrolled her scented handkerchief, and taking a bit of gum from a knot in the hem, placed it in her mouth.

  • He parked near us and sat watching and chewing gum or something.

  • We were on Blue Gum Ridge hunting squirrels, and we got to talking over one thing and another.

  • Then rolling chewing-gum from one corner of his mouth into the other, he snapped off the electric light and walked from the room.

  • Gum is excreted from various plants as a thick fluid, which dries up into transparent masses.

  • Mrs. Gum dusted a large old-fashioned oak chair with her apron; but he perched himself on one of its elbows.

  • He said well that he was always thirsty, though Mrs. Gum's expression was the better one.