Al*bu"mi*nose` (#), n. Chem.
A diffusible substance formed from albumin by the action of natural or artificial gastric juice. See Peptone.
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Al*bu"mi*nous (#), Al*bu"mi*nose` (#), a. [Cf. F. albumineux.]
Pertaining to, or containing, albumen; having the properties of, or resembling, albumen or albumin.
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Al*bu"mi*nous*ness, n.
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