Thursday, April 19

words

albumen
n. - The white of an egg.--The substance which exists nearly pure in the white of an egg, and forms a constituent of animal solids and fluids, and of the tuberous or fleshy roots, and seeds of plants.--The substance interposed between the skin and embryo of many seeds, of which it usually constitutes the eatable part. It varies greatly in consistency and amount, and is sometimes entirely wanting.--Designating a photographic paper or plate coated with albumen; also denoting a process using such a paper or plate.

glair
n. - The white of an egg.--Any similar viscid or slimy substance. 

haar
n. - A wet mist or fog; esp. applied on the east coast of England and Scotland, from Lincolnshire northwards, to a cold sea-fog. 

styptic
adj. - Having the power of contracting organic tissue; having an austere or acid taste; harsh or raw to the palate; having a binding effect on the stomach or bowels.

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