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albumen

noun

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Meaning

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The clear or white substance within an egg or seed that provides nourishment for the developing embryo.

Example Sentence

The albumen of a bird's egg provides essential nutrients for the developing chick.

Usage Note

Used in biology and cooking to refer to the protein-rich white part of an egg or seed, crucial for nutrition and structure.

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