mucous
UK/'mju:kәs/US
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus
黏液的，分泌黏液的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmucroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=mucous
Common Collocations
- 1.mucous membrane粘膜
- 2.mucous secretion粘液分泌
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mucous membrane in the nasal cavity helps trap dust and bacteria.
- 2.
A mucous secretion protects the stomach lining from its own powerful acids.