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Algin vs Alkin - What's the difference?

algin | alkin |

As a noun algin

is any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.

As an adjective alkin is

of every kind; of all sorts; all kinds of; various and intermingled.

algin

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.
  • * 1950 , Valentine Jackson Chapman, Seaweeds and Their Uses , page 194,
    • Algin' was first discovered by Stanford in the early 1880's, and there is little doubt that the event was the beginning of a new era in the use of seaweeds.Since Stanford discovered ' algin the name has been applied to a number of substances derived from alginic acid.
  • * 2002 , George S. Brady, Henry R. Clauser, John A. Vaccari, Materials Handbook , page 826,
    • All the algins are edible, but they pass unchanged through the alimentary tract and add no food value.
  • * 2008 , Robert Edward Lee, Phycology , page 459,
    • Algin comprises about 10% of the dry weight of the kelps (Smith, 1955), and is mostly the salt of alginic acid.

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    alkin

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    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of every kind; of all sorts; all kinds of; various and intermingled.
    • Alkyn crafty men (craftsmen of every kind)
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