ALL meanings of algin
al·gin
A a - noun algin alginic acid or one of its esters or salts, esp the gelatinous solution obtained as a by-product in the extraction of iodine from seaweed, used in mucilages and for thickening jellies 3
- noun algin alginic acid 3
- noun algin a colloidal polysaccharide derived from alginic acid and used as a stabilizer and emulsifier, esp. in ice cream 3
- noun algin Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae. 1
- noun algin any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts. 1