ALBUMOSE
Al"bu*mose`, n. Etym: [From albumin.] (Chem.)
Defn: A compound or class of compounds formed from albumin by dilute acids or by an acid solution of pepsin. Used also in combination, as antialbumose, hemialbumose.
ALBURN
Al"burn, n. Etym: [L. alburnus, fr. L. albus white. Cf. Auburn.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: The bleak, a small European fish having scales of a peculiarly silvery color which are used in making artificial pearls.
ALBURNOUS
Al*bur"nous, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to alburnum; of the alburnum; as, alburnous substances.
ALBURNUM
Al*bur"num, n. Etym: [L., fr. albus white.] (Bot.)
Defn: The white and softer part of wood, between the inner bark and the hard wood or duramen; sapwood.
ALBYN
Al"byn, n. Etym: [See Albion.]
Defn: Scotland; esp. the Highlands of Scotland. T. Cambell.