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albuminise

|al-bum-in-ise|

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/ælˈbjuːmɪˌnaɪz/

convert to albumin

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albuminise' originates from the word 'albumin,' which is derived from Latin 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg.'

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed into the English word 'albumin,' and eventually led to the formation of the verb 'albuminise.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the process of converting substances into albumin, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to treat or convert into albumin.

The laboratory technician albuminised the sample for further analysis.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 12:06