kelp

kelp  (klp)

n.

1. Any of various brown, often very large seaweeds of the order Laminariales.

2. The ash of these seaweeds, used as a source of potash and iodine.

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[Middle English culp.]

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kelp [kɛlp]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any large brown seaweed, esp any in the order Laminariales

2. the ash of such seaweed, used as a source of iodine and potash

[of unknown origin]

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kelp  (klp)

Any of various brown, often very large seaweeds that grow in colder ocean regions. Kelps are varieties of brown algae of the order Laminariales, with some species growing over 61 m (200 ft) long. Kelps are harvested as food (primarily in eastern Asia), as fertilizer, and for their sodium and potassium salts, used in industrial processes. Kelps are also a source of thickening agents and colloid stabilizers used in many commercial products. See more at brown alga.

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Kelp seaweeds to be burnt or processed, collectively, 1387.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

kelp - large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds brown algae - algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments genus Laminaria, Laminaria - type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps sea tangle, tang - any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

Translations

kelp [kelp] N (Bot) → quelpo m (de Patagonia)

kelp [ˈkɛlp] n → kelp m, algue f brune géante

kelp

n → Seetang m

kelp [kɛlp] n (seaweed) → laminaria

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kelp [kɛlp] n (seaweed) → laminaria