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Complex Mixtures > Biological Products > Plant Exudates > Plant Gums > Chewing Gum
... > Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Manufactured Materials > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Chewing Gum
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Chewing Gum
Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Plant Gums > Chewing Gum
Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Plant Gums > Chewing Gum
Food and Beverages > Food > Candy > Chewing Gum
Physiological Phenomena > Diet, Food, and Nutrition > Food > Candy > Chewing Gum

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Chewing Gum  

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Definition

  • A preparation of chicle, sometimes mixed with other plastic substances, sweetened and flavored. It is masticated usually for pleasure as a candy substitute but it sometimes acts as a vehicle for the administration of medication.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JSRZHZV3-G

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