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Noun: gum acacia  gúm u'key-shu
  1. Gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals)
    "gum acacia is a key ingredient in many soft drink syrups";
    - gum arabic

Derived forms: gum acacias

Type of: gum

Part of: acacia

Encyclopedia: Gum acacia