albumin
Plural: albumins
Noun
- A simple, water-soluble protein found in egg white, milk, and blood.
- a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
- Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.
Examples
- Finding ALBUMIN on his rack was a protein-packed boost to his score.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from French albumine, from Latin albumen. Compare albumen.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 11
albumin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordalbumin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
albumin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 16
albumin: valid Words With Friends Word