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alginic acid
[ al-jin-ik ]
noun
Chemistry.
- an insoluble, colloidal acid, (C 6 H 8 O 6 ) n , found in the cell walls of various kelps, especially brown kelps, known chiefly in the form of its salts, and used as a thickening or stabilizing agent in foodstuffs, especially ice cream, and for sizing paper.
alginic acid
/ 忙濒藞诲萧瑟苍瑟办 /
noun
- a white or yellowish powdery polysaccharide having marked hydrophilic properties. Extracted from kelp, it is used mainly in the food and textile industries and in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Formula: (C 6 H 8 O 6 ) n ; molecular wt: 32聽000鈥250聽000
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of alginic acid1
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Alginate, also known as alginic acid, is widely utilized in various industries, including food and medicine, for its ability to create viscous products.
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The Laminaria is first extracted with water, and the residue with sodium carbonate; the filtrate is acidified with hydrochloric acid and the precipitated alginic acid washed and bleached.
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