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
The slick surface of seaweeds such as seaweed and kelp is attributed to alginate, a mucilaginous substance.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024
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
The alginate allowed the researchers to produce a 3D printable material, since the alginate added an extra flexibility to the material when it dried.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
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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