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algin

Pronunciation: /ˈæl.dʒɪn/

The English word “algin” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from marine brown algae and used especially as emulsifiers or thickeners.

Etymology

From alga + -in.

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