al·gin·ic acid ( l-j n k)n. An insoluble colloidal acid in the form of a carboxylated polysaccharide that is abundant in the cell walls of brown algae. |
alginic acid [ælˈdʒɪnɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) 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: (C6H8O6)n; molecular wt.: 32 000-250 000
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