albumen | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,zoology,biochemistry) a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids | |
Synonyms: | albumin | |
Related terms: | simple_protein serum_albumin lactalbumin ricin | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) the white of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water | |
Synonyms: | ovalbumin egg_white | |
Related terms: | ingredient egg | |
Similar spelling: |
album Alupent albumin Alabaman Alabamian albuminous albuminoid alpena Alabama alluvium alluvion |