Definition of ALBUMIN

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

albumen

Scrabble Score: 11

albumin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
albumin: 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