- algin
- noun Etymology: alga + 1-in Date: 1883 any of various colloidal substances (as an alginate or alginic acid) derived from marine brown algae and used especially as emulsifiers or thickeners
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Algin — Al gin, n. (Chem.) A nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, obtained from certain alg[ae]. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Algin — Algin, Weberschlichte aus Laminaria, s. Klebemittel … Lexikon der gesamten Technik
Algin — Algīn, Alginsäure, Tangsäure, eiweißartiges Nebenprodukt bei der Jodgewinnung aus Meeresalgen; Appreturmittel für Gewebe … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
algin — [al′jin] n. [< ALG(AE) + IN1] 1. ALGINIC ACID 2. a colloidal polysaccharide derived from alginic acid and used as a stabilizer and emulsifier, esp. in ice cream … English World dictionary
Algin — Strukturformel Allgemeines Name Alginsäure Andere Namen Algin E 400 … Deutsch Wikipedia
algin fiber — Chem. an alkali soluble fiber produced by injecting a fine stream of alkaline algin into an aqueous solution of a metallic salt, used chiefly in the manufacture of fine threads. * * * … Universalium
algin fiber — Chem. an alkali soluble fiber produced by injecting a fine stream of alkaline algin into an aqueous solution of a metallic salt, used chiefly in the manufacture of fine threads … Useful english dictionary
algin — /al jin/, n. Chem. any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts. [1880 85; ALG(AE) + IN2] * * * … Universalium
algin — noun Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae … Wiktionary
algin — A carbohydrate product from a seaweed, Macrocystis pyrifera; used as a gel in pharmaceutical preparations. SYN: sodium alginate. * * * al·gin al jən n any of various colloidal substances derived from marine brown algae and esp. giant kelp: as a)… … Medical dictionary
