alginate
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al·gi·nate
(ăl′jə-nāt′)n.
A salt of alginic acid, widely used as a thickening or gelling agent.
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alginate
(ˈældʒɪˌneɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) a salt or ester of alginic acid
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