ACACIAE GUMMI
\ɐkˈe͡ɪsɪˌiː ɡˈʌmi], \ɐkˈeɪsɪˌiː ɡˈʌmi], \ɐ_k_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ__ˌiː ɡ_ˈʌ_m_i]\
Definitions of ACACIAE GUMMI
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It is in irregular pieces, colourless, or of a pale yellow colour, hard, brittle, of a shining fracture, transparent, soluble in water, and insoluble in alcohol, s. g. 1.4317. It is mucilaginous; but is rarely used, except in pharmacy. Sometimes it is administered alone as a demulcent. Acacia Horrida and A. Giraffae, of South Africa, yield a good gum.
By Robley Dunglison
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