Gum arabic

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Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materials by composition> > organic material > gum

Descripción

Water-soluble gum that is exuded by two species, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, which were formerly classified under genus Acacia. Gum arabic is used in inks, paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, confections, and other products.

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URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300012869

Otros términos

  • Arabische gom [nl]
  • gomme arabique [fr]
  • goma arábiga [es]
  • arabic, gum [en]