laminarin
/ˌlæmɪˈnɛrɪn/
noun
- A type of carbohydrate found in brown seaweed, used as a food source by marine animals and in some medical and industrial products.
- Some sea urchins rely on laminarin as a key part of their diet.
- Scientists study laminarin because it may help boost the immune system.
- Laminarin is often extracted from kelp for use in dietary supplements.