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ACIDO ALGINICO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Textile Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alginic acid
1, record 1, English, alginic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polysaccharide composed of beta-D-mannuronic acid residues linked so that the carboxyl group of each unit is free, while the aldehyde group is shielded by a glycosidic linkage. It is a linear polymer of the mannuronic acid in the pyranose ring form. 2, record 1, English, - alginic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alginic acid. Uses: Food industry as thickener and emulsifier ...; textile sizing; coatings; waterproofing agent for concrete ...; oil well drilling mud .... 2, record 1, English, - alginic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most of the authors consider «algin» as a synonym for «alginic acid». However, we must keep in mind that alginic acid is purified algin. 3, record 1, English, - alginic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Industries du textile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide alginique
1, record 1, French, acide%20alginique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] acide [de poids moléculaire élevé] qui est le constituant essentiel de l'algine. 2, record 1, French, - acide%20alginique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acide alginique provient de la polycondensation de l'acide mannuronique et a une masse moléculaire de 240 000 environ. L'acide et son sel de sodium ont de nombreux usages dans l'emballage, la papeterie, la peinture et les industries alimentaires et textiles. 2, record 1, French, - acide%20alginique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industrias textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido algínico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20alg%C3%ADnico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polisacárido de algas marinas. Sus sales forman disoluciones coloidales utilizadas como espesantes, estabilizantes y emulsificantes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20alg%C3%ADnico
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