alginate

American

[al-juh-nayt] / 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

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alginate

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

By collaborating with Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minyu Qiao's group, the two teams are applying this approach to other materials, including seaweed, to extract and purify alginate.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2024

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

From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 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

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