Meaning of the word mucilaginous in English

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mucilaginous

US /ˌmjuː.sɪˈlædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
UK /ˌmjuː.sɪˈlædʒ.ɪ.nəs/

Adjective

of the nature of or containing mucilage; slimy or viscous

Example:
The okra produced a thick, mucilaginous liquid when cooked.
Some plants have mucilaginous seeds that help them stick to surfaces.