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gum acacia
gum accroides
gum ammoniac
gum arabic
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gum arabic
gum a·ra·bic


noun 
Definition:
 
sticky substance from acacia tree: a sticky substance taken from some acacia trees. Use: in adhesives, confectionery, medicines.
[Because the trees grow in the Middle East]
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