albuminize

transitive verb

al·​bu·​mi·​nize
variants or albumenize
al-ˈbyü-mə-ˌnīz
-ed/-ing/-s
: to cover or saturate with albumen : coat or treat with an albuminous solution

Word History

Etymology

albumin- or albumen + -ize

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of albuminize was in 1850

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“Albuminize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albuminize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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