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Meaning of desert glue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A glue-like crust formed by cyanobacteria on desert sand.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“Cryptobiotic crusts, also called desert glue, are cyanobacteria that grow hidden on the surface of the desert sand. The cyanobacteria grow filaments that are surrounded by a sticky gel-like sheath.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

desert hare desert holly Desert Hot Springs desert ironwood desert island desert kit fox