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

He assumes that the chemico-physical properties of carbon confer so peculiar a power on its albuminoid compounds that they develop into living protoplasm.

From Life and Matter A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's 'Riddle of the Universe' by Lodge, Oliver, Sir

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

And when present in the blood, it rapidly attracts both water and hemoglobin from the corpuscular and albuminoid elements of that fluid, and thereby diminishes its reception and distribution of oxygen.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Allen, Martha Meir

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

These substances fall into two classes, one the quaternary or albuminoid, the other the ternary, including the carbohydrates and the fats.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur