ALBUMINATE

Etymology

Noun

albuminate (plural albuminates)

(chemistry) A compound of albumin and a base or acid

Anagrams

• butalamine

Source: Wiktionary


Al*bu"mi*nate, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A substance produced by the action of an alkali upon albumin, and resembling casein in its properties; also, a compound formed by the union of albumin with another substance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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