Difference between revisions of "Kelp"
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A large, leafy, brown seaweed from the family Lamarinariaceae, found in cold sea water. Kelp was once a major source for [[potash]] and [[iodine]], but is mainly gathered today as a source for [[algin]]. It is rich in trace minerals and vitamins. | A large, leafy, brown seaweed from the family Lamarinariaceae, found in cold sea water. Kelp was once a major source for [[potash]] and [[iodine]], but is mainly gathered today as a source for [[algin]]. It is rich in trace minerals and vitamins. | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
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Revision as of 14:41, 14 December 2020
Description
A large, leafy, brown seaweed from the family Lamarinariaceae, found in cold sea water. Kelp was once a major source for Potash and Iodine, but is mainly gathered today as a source for Algin. It is rich in trace minerals and vitamins.
Synonyms and Related Terms
seaweed
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Kelp." (Accessed) 2 Sept. 2004.