lactalbumin

1 9.3

A protein in milk found in the watery part called whey

noun
/lækˈtæl.bju.mɪn/

Specialized

: lactalbumina

Scientists studied the properties of lactalbumin during food processing experiments.
alpha-lactalbumin

Examples

Many athletes consume lactalbumin for its protein benefits.
Whey is a rich source of lactalbumin in dairy products.
Some people are allergic to lactalbumin found in cow's milk.
The lactalbumin in milk is essential for growth.
Lactalbumin is a key protein found in milk, especially in whey.
Many protein supplements contain lactalbumin as a primary ingredient.
In milk, lactalbumin plays an important role in providing nutrition.

Synonyms

albumin

vslactalbumin

Specialized

4 7.7

A protein that dissolves in water and is found in blood, egg white, and milk

is a specific type mainly present in milk, especially in whey

Surface Forms

lactalbumin singular

lactalbumins plural

Morphology

lactalbumin = albumin (semi-transparent) = lact + albumin

Formally composed of the combining form 'lact-' (milk) + 'albumin' (protein), so the meaning is compositional but uses technical/medical morphemes that are not widely known at B1.

Etymology

The word lactalbumin comes from two parts: lact- meaning 'milk' (as in lactose) and albumin, a word for the 'white' proteins such as the one in 'egg white'. So lactalbumin literally means a 'milk white' protein and names the protein found in milk and whey.