Definitions for algin

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algin al·gin

Spelling: [al-jin]

IPA: /ˈæl dʒɪn/

Algin is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 73 anagrams from letters in algin (agiln).

Definitions for algin

noun

1. any hydrophilic, colloidal substance found in or obtained from various kelps, as alginic acid or one of its soluble salts.

Origin of algin

First recorded in 1880-85; alg(ae) + -in²

Examples for algin

algin, a viscous, gummy substance obtained from certain seaweeds, more especially those of the genus Laminaria.

The algin extracted from the Pacific kelp can be used as a rubber surrogate for water-proofing cloth.