Sticky exudation from legumes (3)

I believe the answer is:

gum

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'sticky exudation' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'from legumes' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'GUM' can be found hidden inside 'legumes'.

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(Other definitions for gum that I've seen before include "Stuff to chew" , "Leaving body" , "Adhesive - eucalyptus" , "Glue; jelly-like sweet" , "Gingeva is its technical name" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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