albumin(n = noun.substance) albumen - a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids; Array
is a kind of simple protein
has particulars: ricin, ricin toxin, lactalbumin, serum albumin
Derived form adjective albuminous1
A thick, viscous nitrogenous substance, which is the chief and characteristic constituent of white of eggs and of the serum of blood, and is found in other animal substances, both fluid and solid, also in many plants. It is soluble in water and is coagulated by heat and by certain chemical reagents. [1913 Webster]
albumin, n. any of a class of water-soluble proteins found in egg-white, milk, blood, etc.
Derivative:
albuminous adj.
Etymology:
F albumine f. L albumin-: see ALBUMEN