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Answer for the clue "Thickening gum ", 5 letters:
algin

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Algin \Al"gin\, n. (Chem.) A nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, obtained from certain alg[ae].

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier [syn: alginic acid ]