alginate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of alginate
Example Sentences
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First, the researchers combined thyme extract with gelatin and pushed this mixture through a tiny chip at the same time as a stream of sodium alginate.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2026
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
In experiments, the team found that attaching the engineered microbial cells to alginate hydrogel beads improved their efficiency, and up to 79% of the terephthalic acid was converted into adipic acid.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 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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