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Albumen
A substance which enters largely into the composition of animal bodies. It is scarcely soluble in water, but small portion of caustic soda or potassa.
White of egg is a solution of albumen.
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A substance which enters largely into the composition of animal bodies. It is scarcely soluble in water, but small portion of caustic soda or potassa.
White of egg is a solution of albumen.