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ALBUMINOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does albuminous mean?
• ALBUMINOUS (adjective)
The adjective ALBUMINOUS has 1 sense:
1. relating to or containing or resembling albumin
Familiarity information: ALBUMINOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or containing or resembling albumin
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
albumin (a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids)
Derivation:
albumin (a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids)
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