"guar gum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guar gums [plural]
Etymology: From guar (“type of legume”) + gum. Etymology templates: {{m|en|guar||type of legume}} guar (“type of legume”), {{m|en|gum}} gum Head templates: {{en-noun}} guar gum (plural guar gums)
  1. (chemistry) A heteropolysaccharide gum, extracted from the guar bean, that is used as a food additive. Wikipedia link: guar gum Categories (topical): Chemistry, Gums and resins Categories (lifeform): Legumes Synonyms: E412, when used as a thickener and stabiliser, guaran Translations (heteropolysaccharide gum): guarkumi (Finnish), gomme de guar [feminine] (French)

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