albuminoid

English

Alternative forms

• albumenoid

Etymology

From albumin (=albumen) 'protein' (from French albumine, from Latin albumen 'egg white', from albus 'white')

Adjective

albuminoid (comparative more albuminoid, superlative most albuminoid)

1. of albumin
2. like albumen

Noun

albuminoid (plural albuminoids)

1. A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue

Derived terms

• albuminoidal

Related terms

• albumenize
• albuminate
• albuminizer
• albuminous
• albuminuria
• albumose
• toxalbumin