Definition

A substance obtained from certain types of brown seaweed, used in many products to help thicken, stabilize, or emulsify mixtures.

Example

The ice cream was made creamier by the addition of algin as a thickening agent.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of algin?

Yeah, isn't it that stuff from seaweed used in food?

Exactly! It's often used as a thickener in ice cream.

That's interesting! I had no idea it was so versatile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Algin comes from the word 'alginic' (from the Latin 'alginus', meaning from seaweed), which is derived from 'alga' (meaning seaweed). The term refers to a substance obtained from seaweed, particularly used as a thickening agent in food and other products.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alga' as seaweed, and remember that 'algin' is a substance derived from seaweed, often used to thicken things.

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