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Meaning of British gum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A brownish substance, very soluble in cold water, formed by heating dry starch. It corresponds in its properties to dextrin and is used in solution as a substitute for gum in stiffening goods.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

British Honduras British India British Indian Ocean Territory British invasion British Islands British Isles

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