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seaweed

[see-weed] / ˈsiˌwid /
NOUN
kelp
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Kimberly-Clark identified hesperaloe as a top contender among 70 candidates for potential new sources of fiber, including wheat straw, leftover corn, chicken feathers, seaweed and algae.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Even chicken feathers, seaweed and algae were on the list.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Macroalgae such as seaweed can have both beneficial and harmful effects, according to Hu.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Park and study co-corresponding author Woo-Jae Kim, a professor of chemical engineering and materials science at Ewha Womans University, originally developed the process as a carbon-neutral way to produce hydrogen from biomass such as seaweed.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

I walked through thick sand and giant clumps of fly-infested seaweed to try and find a spot with enough light that I could see what I was doing.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

For humans, the abundant minerals and anti-inflammatory properties of certain seaweeds have seen their extracts used in medicines from treating acid reflux to wound dressings.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

It said the site supported specialised communities of animals, seaweeds and the rare short-snouted seahorse.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2025

These seaweeds impart an instantly recognizable savory taste – known as umami flavor – to food and can add a variety of vitamins and minerals to meals.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2024

I mentioned some of them before — the seaweeds, the mushrooms, legumes, and so on.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2024

Japanese waters are also rich in clams and oysters and other shellfish, crabs and shrimp and crayfish, and edible seaweeds.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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