AUSTRALIAN GUM
\ɒstɹˈe͡ɪli͡ən ɡˈʌm], \ɒstɹˈeɪliən ɡˈʌm], \ɒ_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_l_iə_n ɡ_ˈʌ_m]\
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A variety of gum arabic derived from Acacia decurrens, Acacia homalophylla, and Acacia pycnantha. It forms rough globular or oblong fragments of light or dark yellowish color. It is entirely soluble in water, and makes a very strong mucilage.
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Acaroid resin.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
