alginate

noun

al·​gi·​nate ˈal-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce alginate (audio)
: a salt or ester of alginic acid

Examples of alginate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The seaweed goes through an extraction process to isolate the alginate before combining the biopolymer with proprietary ingredients to form a solution. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 The shelves are crowded with tall deli containers filled with aqua blue passion fruit alginate, jet-black cardamom-and-coffee alginate, and jars of produce at various stages of fermentation. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Mixing it with alginate neutralizes the negative charges, hampering the interaction between alginate and calcium. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Dec. 2013 The coating is made in part with alginate which is derived from seaweed but don’t fear, there won’t be any oceanic flavor in your cup. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alginate 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alginate was circa 1909

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“Alginate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alginate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

alginate

noun
al·​gi·​nate ˈal-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce alginate (audio)
: a salt of alginic acid

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