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English

albumenizing

|al-bu-men-iz-ing|

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/ælˈbjuːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/

(albumenize)

coating with albumen

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to coat or treat with albumen.

The photographer was albumenizing the paper to prepare it for printing.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 09:06