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albuminoid

[ al-byoo-muh-noid ]
/ ælˈbyu məˌnɔɪd /
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noun
any of a class of simple proteins, as keratin, gelatin, or collagen, that are insoluble in all neutral solvents; scleroprotein.
adjective
resembling albumen or albumin.
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Origin of albuminoid

First recorded in 1855–60; albumin + -oid

OTHER WORDS FROM albuminoid

al·bu·mi·noi·dal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for albuminoid

albuminoid
/ (ælˈbjuːmɪˌnɔɪd) /

adjective
resembling albumin
noun
another name for scleroprotein
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