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albumenise

|al-bu-men-ise|

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/ælˈbjuːməˌnaɪz/

treat with albumen

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albumenise' originates from the word 'albumen', which comes from Latin 'albumen', meaning 'white of egg'.

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed from the Latin word 'albumen' and eventually became the modern English word 'albumen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white of egg', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to treat or coat with albumen'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to treat or coat with albumen.

The photographer decided to albumenise the paper for a glossy finish.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 07:06