- carragheenin
- noun
see carrageenin
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carrageeˈnan, carragheeˈnin or carrageeˈnin nounA colloid prepared from red algae, used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, etc• • •Main Entry: ↑carrageen
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
carragheenin
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