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algin

/al-jin/US // ˈæl dʒɪn //UK // (ˈældʒɪn) //

阿尔金,藻类,碱液,藻酸盐

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts.

Examples

  • The algin extracted from the Pacific kelp can be used as a rubber surrogate for water-proofing cloth.

  • Algin, a viscous, gummy substance obtained from certain seaweeds, more especially those of the genus Laminaria.