alginate

noun

al·​gi·​nate ˈal-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce alginate (audio)
: a salt or ester of alginic acid

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Built from human-compatible materials The model’s structure is built from a biological scaffold of gelatin methacrylate and alginate, materials chosen to mimic the colon’s soft tissue. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 Researchers coated the beads with alginate, a type of seaweed fiber, to protect them from the acidic environment of the stomach. Jay Kakade august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025 The shelves are crowded with tall deli containers filled with aqua blue passion fruit alginate, jet-black cardamom-and-coffee alginate, and jars of produce at various stages of fermentation. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 The coating is made in part with alginate which is derived from seaweed but don’t fear, there won’t be any oceanic flavor in your cup. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for alginate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alginate was circa 1909

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“Alginate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alginate. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

alginate

noun
al·​gi·​nate ˈal-jə-ˌnāt How to pronounce alginate (audio)
: a salt of alginic acid

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