albumen

1. (noun) the white of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
Synonyms: egg white, ovalbumin
Related Words: ingredient

2. (noun) a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
Synonyms: albumin
Related Words: lactalbumin, ricin, serum albumin, simple protein



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