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Egg white

Scope note

The white of an egg, as distinct from the yolk; used, among other things, as a pigment binder, and in varnishes and size. For the same substance, but in the context of photographic materials, prefer "albumen."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191730

Broader Terms used

<egg components>

Narrower Terms used

albumen

Term used for

white, egg

Created

13yrs ago

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