alginate

[al-juh-neyt]

noun

1. a salt of alginic acid.

alginate

/ ˈældʒɪˌneɪt /

noun

1. a salt or ester of alginic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of alginate¹

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

Example Sentences

“I really enjoyed mixing the alginate and creating the mold of teeth. And what we’ve been learning is how oral hygiene is very important. Being able to help others keep their teeth clean — I think that would be pretty cool.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

The slick surface of seaweeds such as seaweed and kelp is attributed to alginate, a mucilaginous substance.

From Science Daily

Notably, an intriguing study exploring the use of alginate for the treatment of retinal detachment has been recently published.

From Science Daily

To address these concerns, the research team employed a modified form of alginate, a natural carbohydrate sourced from algae.

From Science Daily