car·ra·geen·an

also car·ra·geen·in (kăr′ə-gē′nən)

Any of a group of closely related colloids derived from Irish moss and several other red algae, widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, or suspending agent in industrial, pharmaceutical, and food products.

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carrageenan

(ˌkærəˈɡiːnən) ,

carragheenan

carageenan

(Biochemistry) a carbohydrate extracted from carrageen, used to make a beverage, medicine, and jelly, and as an emulsifying and gelling agent (E407) in various processed desserts and drinks

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car•ra•gee•nan

or car•ra•gee•nin

(ˌkær əˈgi nən)

n.

a colloidal substance extracted from seaweed used chiefly as a stabilizing ingredient in foods and pharmaceuticals.

[1885–90]

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Noun

carrageenan - a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae

carrageenin

gum - any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying

Translations

karragenaan

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