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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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The process relies on carefully controlled streams of thyme extract, gelatin, sodium alginate -- a commonly used thickening agent in the food industry -- and oil.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 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

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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