English Explanatory Dictionary

albuminoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. of albumin
  2. like albumen
noun
  1. A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue

Word forms

albuminoid more albuminoid most albuminoid albumenoid albuminoids

Etymology

From albumin (from Latin albumen (“egg white”) via French albumine) + -oid. Ultimately from Latin albus (“white”).

Related words

albumenize albuminate albuminizer albuminous albuminuria albumose toxalbumin

Derived words

albuminoidal chondroalbuminoid
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