Albumenising

/ˌælbjuˈmɛnaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of albumenise; the act of coating or treating with albumen.

Etymology

Present participle form of albumenise, using the British -ising ending for ongoing or habitual actions.

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Watching old photographs of albumenising workshops shows workers with bottles of egg white brushing thousands of sheets—it's tedious, messy work that created some of history's most beautiful images.

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