algin

  • 1Algin — Al gin, n. (Chem.) A nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, obtained from certain alg[ae]. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …

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  • 2Algin — Algin, Weberschlichte aus Laminaria, s. Klebemittel …

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  • 3Algin — Algīn, Alginsäure, Tangsäure, eiweißartiges Nebenprodukt bei der Jodgewinnung aus Meeresalgen; Appreturmittel für Gewebe …

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  • 4algin — [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 …

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  • 5Algin — Strukturformel Allgemeines Name Alginsäure Andere Namen Algin E 400 …

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  • 6algin 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. * * * …

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  • 7algin 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 …

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  • 8algin — 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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  • 9algin — /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] * * * …

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  • 10algin — noun Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae …

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