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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