albuminate

American  

[al-byoo-muh-nayt] / ælˈbju məˌneɪt /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a compound resulting from the action of an alkali or an acid upon albumin.

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albuminate British  

/ ælˈbjuːmɪˌneɪt /

noun

1. rare any of several substances formed from albumin by the action of acid or alkali

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Etymology

Origin of albuminate

First recorded in 1855–60; albumin + -ate ²

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Example Sentences

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albuminate

The drug circulates in the blood in the form of an albuminate and is slowly excreted by the kidneys.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

The reaction presented by a solution of sodium albuminate in the presence of neutral salts leads to the view that colloid material may represent a coagulation of an albuminous substance or substances under favoring conditions.

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

The albuminate was called amyloid by Virchow in consequence of its color-reaction with iodine.

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

Almost immediately after its introduction into the fistula there is formed about it an almost impermeable layer of a metallic albuminate, which effectively prevents further rapid action of the caustic.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

Colloid material may eventually become liquefied, transformed into a sodium albuminate; and the presence of cysts in certain varieties of goitre is thus explained.

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

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