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单词 Irish moss
释义

Irish moss

noun

1
: the dried and bleached parts of a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) used as an agent for thickening or emulsifying or as a demulcent and as a source of carrageenan
2
: a red alga that is a source of Irish moss

called also carrageen

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

Irish moss

noun

ˌī(ə)r-ish-ˈmȯs How to pronounce Irish moss (audio)
1
: the dried and bleached plants of a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) that are used as an agent for thickening or emulsifying or as a demulcent (as in cookery or pharmacy)

called also chondrus

2
: a red alga (especially Chondrus crispus) that is a source of Irish moss

called also carrageen

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