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(al byo̵̅o̅′mən)

noun

the white of an egg
the nutritive protein substance in seeds and around the egg yolk of higher animals
albumin

Origin: L < albus, white: see elf

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noun

The white of an egg, which consists mainly of albumin dissolved in water.
See albumin.

Origin:

Origin: Latin albūmen

Origin: , from albus, white; see albho- in Indo-European roots

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