modifiedovalbumin

noun

UK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪdˌɒvælˈbjuːmɪn/

US /ˈmɑːdəfaɪdˌɑːvælˈbjuːmɪn/

A special kind of egg white protein that has been changed so it can do new jobs.

The scientist used modifiedovalbumin to make the medicine easier to mix.

SYNONYMS

altered egg albumin treated ovalbumin engineered egg white protein processed ovalbumin

RELATED WORDS

albumin protein egg white denaturation food science

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Ovalbumin that has been chemically or physically changed for research use.

The lab stored modifiedovalbumin in a cold fridge for the experiment.

3. An egg protein altered to improve how it foams or gels in cooking.

Bakers add modifiedovalbumin to help cakes rise evenly.

4. A form of ovalbumin used in vaccines or allergy studies.

Doctors tested modifiedovalbumin to understand egg allergies better.