albumenisation
|al-bu-men-i-sa-tion|
C2
/ælˌbjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
conversion to albumen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albumenisation' originates from the Latin word 'albumen,' meaning 'egg white' or 'white of an egg.'
Historical Evolution
'albumen' transformed from the Latin word 'albumen' and eventually became the modern English word 'albumenisation' through the addition of the suffix '-isation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to convert into or coat with albumen,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting a substance into albumen or coating it with albumen.
The albumenisation of the paper made it more durable.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 06:51
