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marine mucilage

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marine mucilage (countable and uncountable, plural marine mucilages)

  1. Gelatinous organic matter mainly composed of debris, proteins, minerals, exopolymeric compounds, and microorganisms, present in seawater and observed in various parts of the world.
    Synonyms: sea snot, sea saliva

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