Definitions

1. noun

A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of certain algae, used as a food source for certain organisms.

“The scientist studied the properties of laminarin as a potential food source for microorganisms.”

2. noun

A branched polysaccharide of beta-1,3 glucan units, found in the cell walls of certain algae.

“The researchers isolated laminarin from the algae and analyzed its structure.”