adjective
- resembling or containing albumin; having the nature of a protein
Usage: technical; chiefly used in biochemistry and biology
noun
- a protein or protein-like substance; any of various nitrogenous organic compounds similar to albumin
Usage: technical; chiefly used in biochemistry
Examples
- The albuminoid compounds in egg white are responsible for its coagulation when heated.
- Scientists studied the albuminoid structure of the tissue sample under the microscope.
- Keratin is an albuminoid substance found in hair and nails.
- The albuminoid nature of the substance indicated a high protein content.
- Researchers identified several albuminoids in the blood serum.
- The albuminoid fibers provided structural support to the connective tissue.