ovalbumin

ov·al·bu·min | \ ˌä-val-ˈbyü-mən

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Definition of ovalbumin

1 : the principal albumin of white of egg especially : the crystalline part of egg albumins

2 : dried whites of eggs

Examples of ovalbumin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most flu vaccines administered today are manufactured using chicken eggs and contain trace amounts of a protein called ovalbumin. — Ben Tinker, CNN, "Allergic to eggs? You can now get the flu shot, new guidelines say," 19 Dec. 2017 Most flu vaccinations are made using chicken eggs and contain small amounts of the protein ovalbumin, which has been thought to be a no-go for egg allergy sufferers. — Emily Price, Fortune, "People With Egg Allergies Can Now Get The Traditional Flu Shot," 19 Dec. 2017

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“Ovalbumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovalbumin. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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