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gum arabic in Malay

gam arab

gum arabic in Malay: gam arab. In English, gum arabic means an edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

Malay words for gum arabic

substance from acacia trees
gam arab

English meaning of gum arabic

  1. noun An edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

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Questions about gum arabic in Malay

What is the meaning of gum arabic in Malay?
Gum arabic in Malay is gam arab.
Apakah maksud gum arabic dalam bahasa Melayu?
Gum arabic: gam arab.
What does gum arabic mean in English?
Gum arabic means an edible substance taken from one of two species of sub-Saharan acacia trees, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal, used in the food industry as a stabilizer (e.g. in soda, gumdrops and marshmallows) and other purposes including pharmaceuticals, paints and polishes.

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