alginate

American

[al-juh-neyt] / ˈæl dʒəˌneɪt /

noun

a salt of alginic acid.

alginate British

/ ˈældʒɪˌneɪt /

noun

a salt or ester of alginic acid

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Etymology

Origin of alginate

First recorded in 1935–40; algin + -ate ²

Example Sentences

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However, the method of processing did affect levels of other components such as alginate, which can be processed for many applications, including biomaterials.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2024

The team used nanocellulose fibres and water, with the addition of an algae-based material called alginate.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

It was made using alginate, calcium carbonate, and carbonated water.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023

The primary ingredients of the bioluminescent materials are dinoflagellates and a seaweed-based polymer called alginate.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2023

He learned how to manipulate liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, how sodium alginate and calcium chloride could turn olive juice into an opalescent olive sphere.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2020

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