Definition of Albuin
Al*bu"min (&?;), n. (Chem.) A
thick, viscous nitrogenous substance, which is the chief and characteristic
constituent of white of eggs and of the serum of blood, and is found in
other animal substances, both fluid and solid, also in many plants. It is
soluble in water and is coagulated by heat and by certain chemical
reagents.
Acid albumin, a modification of albumin produced
by the action of dilute acids. It is not coagulated by heat. --
Alkali albumin, albumin as modified by the action of
alkaline substances; -- called also albuminate.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A class of proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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