albuminification
|al-bu-mi-ni-fi-ca-tion|
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/ælˌbjuːmɪnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
conversion to albumin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminification' originates from the Latin word 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg,' combined with the suffix '-ification,' indicating a process or action.
Historical Evolution
'albumen' transformed into the English word 'albumin,' and eventually became part of the modern English word 'albuminification.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of forming albumin, 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 albumin or an albumin-like substance.
The albuminification of the protein was observed under specific conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 13:18
