albuminized
|al-bu-mi-nized|
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/ælˈbjuːmɪˌnaɪzd/
(albuminize)
combine with albumin
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
