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glutinous Meaning

Wordnet

glutinous (s)

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

Webster

glutinous (a.)

Of the nature of glue; resembling glue; viscous; viscid; adhesive; gluey.

Havig a moist and adhesive or sticky surface, as a leaf or gland.

glutinous Sentence Examples

  1. The glutinous rice balls adhered to each other, forming a sticky mass.
  2. The glutinous nature of the sauce made the dish difficult to eat without spilling.
  3. The glutinous dough was kneaded until it became smooth and elastic.
  4. The glutinous protein in wheat makes it suitable for making bread and pasta.
  5. The glutinous quality of the pudding gave it a thick and creamy texture.
  6. The glutinous slime produced by snails helps them to adhere to surfaces.
  7. The glutinous sap from the acacia tree is used to make glue.
  8. The glutinous root of the ginseng plant is believed to have medicinal properties.
  9. The glutinous scales of fish help to protect them from predators and environmental damage.
  10. The glutinous texture of mochi made it a popular Japanese dessert.

FAQs About the word glutinous

having the sticky properties of an adhesiveOf the nature of glue; resembling glue; viscous; viscid; adhesive; gluey., Havig a moist and adhesive or sticky surfa

adhesive, sticky, tenacious, adherent,gummy, gluey, viscous, tacky, viscid, clingy

nonadhesive,nonviscous, nonadhesive, nonviscous,,

The glutinous rice balls adhered to each other, forming a sticky mass.

The glutinous nature of the sauce made the dish difficult to eat without spilling.

The glutinous dough was kneaded until it became smooth and elastic.

The glutinous protein in wheat makes it suitable for making bread and pasta.