alteredeggalbumin
nounUK /ˌɔːltədeɡˈælbjʊmɪn/
US /ˌɔːltərdeɡˈælbjəmɪn/
A special egg white protein that has been changed a little.
The scientist studied alteredeggalbumin to see how cooking changes egg white.
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2. A laboratory sample of egg white protein used in food science tests.
The lab stored alteredeggalbumin in a cold fridge.
3. A protein in egg white that has been heated or shaken so its shape is different.
Whipping the egg created alteredeggalbumin and made stiff peaks.
4. A teaching example of how proteins can change without becoming a new substance.
The teacher used alteredeggalbumin to explain protein folding.