(from the article `algae`) The cell walls of many seaweeds contain phycocolloids (algal colloids) that can be extracted by hot water. The three major phycocolloids are ...
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an impression material used by dentists for making stone models.
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<plant biology> Salts of alginic acids, occurring in the cell walls of some algae. ... Commercially important in food processing, swabs, some filters, fire retardants etc. Calcium alginates form gels. Alginic acid is a linear polymer of mannuronic and glucuronic acids. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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(al´jĭ-nāt) a salt of alginic acid, a colloidal substance from brown seaweed; used, in the form of calcium, sodium, or ammonium alginate, for dental impression materials.
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Salts of alginic acids, occurring in the cell walls of some algae. Commercially important in food processing, swabs, some filters, fire-retardants etc. Calcium alginates form gels. Alginic acid is a linear polymer of mannuronic and glucuronic acids.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al′ji-nāt Definitions: 1. An irreversible hydrocolloid consisting of salts of alginic acid, a colloidal acid polysaccharide obtained from seaweed and composed of mannuronic acid residues; used in dental impression materials.
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Alginate is an apparently safe derivative of kelp, it is used as a food additive to maintain the desired texture in dairy products, canned frosting, and other factory-made foods. Propylene glycol alginate, a chemically- modified algin, thickens acidic foods (soda pop, salad dressing) and stabilises the head in beer.
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component of the cell walls of many rhodophytes and kelps. Alginates have an affinity for water, and so help to slow dessication when the algae are exposed to the air; they are commercially important in the production of paper, toothpaste, beer, and frozen foods.
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alginate 1. An acid obtained from seaweeds containing sodium salt and used as a thickening agent for foods; such as, ice cream, and in dentistry where it is mixed with water and used as an elastic impression material. 2. Salts of alginic acids, occurring in the cell walls of some algae. Commercially important in food processing, swabs, some filte...
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Translations for „Alginate“ Become a Premium Member today! Alginates are the salts of alginic acids, which are extracted from certain brown algae and have long been used in the food and beverage industry. Due to their adsorptive effect, they are mainly used in foods to thicken sauces and to stabilise beer froth. In the production...
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a salt of alginic acid.
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