alginic
|al-gin-ic|
C1
/ælˈdʒɪnɪk/
related to alginic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alginic' originates from 'algae', specifically the word 'alga', where 'alga' meant 'seaweed'.
Historical Evolution
'alga' transformed into the scientific term 'alginic acid', and eventually became the adjective 'alginic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to seaweed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or derived from alginic acid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from alginic acid.
Alginic compounds are often used in food processing.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/20 09:36