Plural form of algin; multiple samples or types of the thickening substance extracted from brown seaweed.
The standard English plural of 'algin' formed by adding '-s.' As industrial applications of algin expanded, scientists and manufacturers needed to discuss multiple types, grades, and samples of the substance.
Different species of brown seaweed produce slightly different types of algins with varying thickening powers—this is why researchers test different 'algins' from kelp forests around the world to find the best ones for specific food and medical uses!
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