胶质 (jiāo zhì) — gluey, gelatinous
Definition
Describes a substance with a sticky, jelly-like texture (胶质纤维 'gelatinous fibers', 胶质成分 'gelatinous components'). Functions as a modifier of 物质 or 成分, similar to 胶状 in scientific contexts.
adjective
glueygelatinous
Examples
- 胶质。Zhè zhǒng jiāo zhì wù zhì cháng yòng yú shí pǐn jiā gōng.This gelatinous substance is often used in food processing.
- 胶质。Hǎi zǎo zhōng hán yǒu fēng fù de jiāo zhì chéng fèn.Seaweed contains abundant gelatinous components.
- 胶质。Pí fū lǐ de jiāo zhì xiān wéi néng bǎo chí tán xìng.The gluey fibers in the skin maintain elasticity.
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