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

The slick surface of seaweeds such as seaweed and kelp is attributed to alginate, a mucilaginous substance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

The primary ingredients of the bioluminescent materials are dinoflagellates and a seaweed-based polymer called alginate.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 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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