Laminaria: meaning, definitions and examples

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laminaria

 

[ หŒlรฆmษ™หˆnษ›ษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seaweed type

Laminaria is a genus of large brown algae, commonly known as kelp, that thrives in the colder waters of the northern hemisphere. It is known for its edible properties and is often used in culinary applications, as well as in the production of alginates, which are used as thickening agents in food products.

Synonyms

brown algae, kelp, seaweed

Examples of usage

  • Laminaria japonica is widely consumed in Asian cuisines.
  • Alginates extracted from laminaria are used in ice creams.
  • The laminaria seaweed is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Translations

Translations of the word "laminaria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น laminรกria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเคฎเคฟเคจเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะผั–ะฝะฐั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒŸใƒŠใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋ฏธ๋‚˜๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู…ูŠู†ุงุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๅธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laminaria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะผะธะฝะธั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laminariya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ laminaria

Word origin

The term 'laminaria' comes from the Latin word 'lamina', meaning 'a thin sheet' or 'layer'. This reflects the structure of the seaweed, which consists of flat, sheet-like fronds. The genus was first described in the scientific literature in the early 19th century, and its importance in marine ecology and culinary practices has been recognized since then. Laminaria plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various marine organisms. It is a significant component of marine flora, contributing to the biodiversity of underwater environments.