Definition of alginate in English:
alginate
noun ˈaldʒɪneɪtˈældʒəˌneɪt
Chemistry A salt of alginic acid.
Example sentencesExamples
- Because an alginate is highly absorbent, it should not be used with dry wounds or wounds with minimal drainage; it could dehydrate the wound, delaying healing.
- He was treated with domperidone, a compound alginate preparation, and feed supplements that contained glucose polymers.
- This absorptive layer is made of material other than an alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel.
- Treatment with moisture-retentive dressings consisted of either a hydrocolloid, an alginate, or sterile gauze.
- Similar compounds, with the same possible adverse effects, are ammonium alginate, sodium alginate, and propylene glycol alginate.