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albumenization

|al-bu-men-i-za-tion|

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/ælˌbjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

conversion to albumen

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albumenization' originates from the Latin word 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process or action.

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed from the Latin word 'albumen' into the English word 'albumen,' and eventually became 'albumenization' with the addition of the suffix '-ization.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the process of converting substances into 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 albumenization of the photographic paper was crucial for the development of early photographs.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 08:06