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lactalbumin

American  
[lak-tuhl-byoo-min] / ˌlæk təlˈbyu mɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. the simple protein of milk, obtained from whey, used in the preparation of certain foods and in adhesives and varnishes.

lactalbumin British  
/ lækˈtælbjʊmɪn /

noun

  1. a protein occurring in milk that contains all the amino acids essential to man See also caseinogen

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Etymology

Origin of lactalbumin

First recorded in 1880–85; lact- + albumin

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The heavy proteins remain in the curd, and the protein that goes through with the whey is chiefly the lactalbumin.

From Project Gutenberg

OSBORNE, T. B., AND MENDEL, L. B.: A quantitative comparison of casein, lactalbumin and edestin for growth and maintenance.

From Project Gutenberg

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