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

Snake-poison, as it leaves this gland, is a thin, albuminoid, yellow liquid of neutral reaction.

From On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote by Mueller, A.

An albuminoid substance found in the blood; in coagulating it assumes a fibrous form.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

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

Since the albuminoid substances which are a necessary component of the living organism become coagulated at 44� C., the manifestations of life diminish rapidly above this temperature.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

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