algin, alginic acid
(noun) a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier
Source: WordNet® 3.1
algin (plural algins)
Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.
• 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
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
