albuminoid

American  

[al-byoo-muh-noid] / ælˈbyu 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

Etymology

Origin of albuminoid

First recorded in 1855–60; albumin + -oid

Example Sentences

Literally, glue: the glutinous albuminoid ingredient of wheat.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

Frequently associated with these albuminoid granules are others, distinctly recognizable as globules of fat.

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

A soluble animal substance produced in the stomach by the digestion of the albuminoid substances.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

Normal cows’ milk has an albuminoid ratio slightly narrower than 1 : 4—colostrum 1 : .71.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

Its inert character is against the belief that it long remains as albuminoid nitrogen.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton