Reference meaning
albumen
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a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
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albumin
Other meanings
2. noun
the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
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