albumoid
|al-bum-oid|
C2
/ˈælbjʊˌmɔɪd/
protein-like substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albumoid' originates from the word 'albumin,' with the suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling or like.'
Historical Evolution
'albumin' transformed into 'albumoid' to describe substances resembling albumin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling albumin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a protein-like substance that resembles albumin.
The scientist studied the properties of the albumoid found in the sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 18:36