albumin

noun
UK: /ˈælbjʊmɪn/
US: /ælˈbjuːmɪn/

  1. A type of protein found in blood, egg white, milk, and other animal and plant tissues.

    1. The doctor tested my blood albumin levels today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Albumin helps regulate blood volume and maintains osmotic pressure in the body. [ ] [ ]

  2. The main protein component of egg white; it is soluble in water and coagulates when heated.

    1. Egg albumin is often used to make meringues fluffy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high concentration of albumin in egg whites makes them ideal for baking soufflés. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protein globulin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "albumin" in English means: A type of protein found in blood, egg white, milk, and other animal and plant tissues., The main protein component of egg white; it is soluble in water and coagulates when heated..

The phonetic transcription of "albumin" is /ˈælbjʊmɪn/ in British English and /ælˈbjuːmɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "albumin": protein, globulin.

Example usage of "albumin": "The doctor tested my blood albumin levels today.". More examples on the page.