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Meaning of ALBUMIN

Pronunciation:  al'byoomun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
 

ALBUMIN is a 7 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: albumen
 
 See Also: lactalbumin, ricin, serum albumin, simple protein

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Al*bu"min\, n. (Chem.)
A thick, viscous nitrogenous substance, which is the chief
and characteristic constituent of white of eggs and of the
serum of blood, and is found in other animal substances, both
fluid and solid, also in many plants. It is soluble in water
and is coagulated by heat and by certain chemical reagents.
{Acid albumin}, a modification of albumin produced by the
   action of dilute acids. It is not coagulated by heat.
{Alkali albumin}, albumin as modified by the action of
   alkaline substances; -- called also {albuminate}.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A heat-coagulatable, water-soluble globular protein found in egg white, blood plasma and many other plant and animal tissues. Albumin from cow blood is often used as an enzyme stabilizer.
 

 

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