albuminization
|al-bu-mi-ni-za-tion|
C2
/ælˌbjuːmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
conversion to albumin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminization' 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 'albuminization' to describe the process related to albumin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the conversion into a substance similar to egg white, but over time it evolved to describe any process involving albumin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting into albumin or an albuminous substance.
The albuminization of the tissue was observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
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