TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
ALGINATE CALCIUM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- First Aid
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- calcium alginate fibre
1, record 1, English, calcium%20alginate%20fibre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calcium alginate fibre can be made by wet spinning, using a solution of sodium alginate passed into a bath of calcium chloride solution. 1, record 1, English, - calcium%20alginate%20fibre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- calcium alginate fiber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Secourisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre d’alginate de calcium
1, record 1, French, fibre%20d%26rsquo%3Balginate%20de%20calcium
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calcium alginate
1, record 2, English, calcium%20alginate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
calcium alginate. Properties: White or cream-colored powder, or filaments, grains or granules. Slight odor and taste. Insoluble in water; insoluble in acids, but soluble in alkaline solutions ... Uses: ... food additive; thickening agent and stabilizer in ice cream, cheese products, canned fruits and sausage casings; synthetic fibers. 2, record 2, English, - calcium%20alginate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Calcium, sodium, and ammonium alginates have been used as foam, clot, or gauze for absorbable surgical dressings. 3, record 2, English, - calcium%20alginate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alginate de calcium
1, record 2, French, alginate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les alginates divalents (calcium) sont insolubles et constituent des pellicules d'enrobage pour les denrées alimentaires. Différentes formes sont autorisées comme additif alimentaire : (...) l'alginate de sodium (...), de potassium (...), d'ammonium (...), de calcium (...) et de propylène glycol (...) 2, record 2, French, - alginate%20de%20calcium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: