Albuminization

/ˌæl.bjə.mɪ.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of treating something with albumen or albumin, or converting a substance into a form containing albumin.

Etymology

From 'albuminize' + '-ation' (a suffix forming nouns of action or process). This term describes the overall procedure or result of making something albuminous.

Kelly Says

Albuminization in textile manufacturing was a crucial technique—treating fabric with egg white made it stiffer and more suitable for formal clothing like stiff collars!

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