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

The treatment consists in removing the cause of the disease, giving rich albuminoid feed made into warm mashes, and administering ounce doses of aromatic carminatives, like anise seed, fennel seed, etc.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Robin51 has demonstrated the existence of albuminoid matters in water condensed upon vessels containing freezing mixtures and placed in overcrowded wards of hospitals.

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

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

All living organisms contain albumin; this is probably due to the fact that albuminoid matter is particularly adapted for the formation of osmotic membranes.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

All albuminoid, mucilaginous, and saccharine vegetable juices make excellent sympathetic inks; we may cite, as among the best, the juices of lemon, orange, apple, and pear.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various