albuminoid

American  

[al-byoo-muh-noid] / ælˈbju məˌnɔɪd /

noun

1. any of a class of simple proteins, as keratin, gelatin, or collagen, that are insoluble in all neutral solvents; scleroprotein.

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adjective

1. resembling albumen or albumin.

albuminoid British  

/ ælˈbjuːmɪˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling albumin

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noun

1. another name for scleroprotein

Other Word Forms

• albuminoidal
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of albuminoid

First recorded in 1855–60; albumin + -oid

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Example Sentences

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albuminoid

Gelatin, a constituent of soup and obtained from bones and connective tissue by boiling, is the best known of the albuminoid foods.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Francis M. Walters

Haemoxanthine: a dissolved albuminoid in the insect blood, which has both a respiratory and nutritive function.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith

He assumes that the chemico-physical properties of carbon confer so peculiar a power on its albuminoid compounds that they develop into living protoplasm.

From Life and Matter A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's 'Riddle of the Universe' by Sir Oliver Lodge

It has now been fully shown that there can be but one answer given to this question—viz. the putrefaction of albuminoid substances can only be effected by living organisms.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The greater the amount of nitrogenous organic impurities, the higher the albuminoid ammonia.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder

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