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albuminized

|al-bu-mi-nized|

C1

/ælˈbjuːmɪˌnaɪzd/

(albuminize)

combine with albumin

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
albuminizealbuminizesalbuminizedalbuminizedalbuminizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'albuminized' originates from the word 'albumin,' which comes from Latin 'albumen,' meaning 'white of egg.'

Historical Evolution

'albumen' transformed into the English word 'albumin,' and eventually led to the formation of 'albuminized' as a derivative adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the presence of egg white, but over time it evolved to mean treated with albumin in various contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

treated or combined with albumin.

The albuminized paper was used in early photography.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 13:21