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ovalbumin

Pronunciation: /əʊˈvalbjʊmɪn/

Definition of ovalbumin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • albumin derived from the white of eggs.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin ovi albumen 'albumen of egg', altered on the pattern of albumin

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