chi·cle

(chik'el),

1. The partially evaporated viscous, milky juice from Manilkara zapotilla (sapotaceae), which is native to the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America.

2. A mixture of gutta with triterpene alcohols. Used in the manufacture of chewing gum.

[Sp., from Nahuatl chictli]

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chi·cle

(chikĕl)

1. The partially evaporated viscous, milky juice from Manilkara zapotilla (family Sapotaceae), which is native to the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America.

2. A mixture of gutta with triterpene alcohols. Used in the manufacture of chewing gum.

[Sp., from Nahuatl chictli]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

chi·cle

(chikĕl)

Mixture of gutta with triterpene alcohols; used in manufacture of chewing gum.

[Sp., from Nahuatl chictli]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Originally, chicle, the resin from sapodilla trees, and spruce tree resin were used for gum base.

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