albuminate

American  

[al-byoo-muh-neyt] / ælˈbyu 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

Example Sentences

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

The h�moglobin contained in red blood-corpuscles is considered to be composed of a coloring matter, h�matin, combined with an albuminate, globulin.

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 Reeks, Harry Caulton

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 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