English Explanatory Dictionary

algin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from marine brown algae and used especially as emulsifiers or thickeners.

Pronunciation

/ˈæl.dʒɪn/

Word forms

algin algins

Etymology

From alga + -in.

Derived words

alginase alginate alginic acid
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