alginate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of alginate
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
In this research, the team crafted a medical composite hydrogel based on alginate, offering a potential alternative for vitreous replacement.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 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
Next, the team grew multiple types of cancer cells and suspended these cell cultures in their own customized bioink: a cocktail of gelatine, alginate, and other nutrients designed to keep the cells cultures alive.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 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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