gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals)
Powdered exudate from various Acacia species, especially A. senegal (Leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. Gum arabic is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals.
See Acacia.
The concrete juice of Acacia verek, and other species of Acacia; usually limited to that variety imported from Arabia or neighboring portions of Africa. It is used as a demulcent and a vehicle.