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kombu Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A type of edible kelp from the family Laminariaceae, widely consumed in East Asian cuisine and used prominently as a foundational ingredient for making dashi (Japanese soup stock).
Usage Example
"To build a deep umami flavor in the broth, she gently steeped a large piece of dried kelp in warm water."
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kelp
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seaweed
• noun (Context 2)
The large brown marine alga itself, predominantly of the genus Saccharina or Laminaria, which grows in cold, nutrient-rich coastal waters.
Usage Example
"Marine biologists studied the extensive beds of wild kelp growing off the coast of Hokkaido to assess the impact of rising ocean temperatures."
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kelp
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