ALGIN

algin, alginic acid

(noun) a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

algin (plural algins)

Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.

Anagrams

• Gilan, Glina, Laing, Langi, Liang, align, ganil, liang, ligan, linga

Source: Wiktionary


Al"gin, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, obtained from certain algæ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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