eiwit

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of ei (egg) + wit (white).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi.ʋɪt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ei‧wit

Noun

eiwit n (plural eiwitten, diminutive eiwitje n)

  1. egg white, albumen
    Het eiwit moet gescheiden worden van de dooier.The egg white needs to be separated from the yolk.
    Een meringue wordt gemaakt van geklopt eiwit.A meringue is made from whipped egg white.
    Ik heb drie eiwitten nodig voor dit recept.I need three egg whites for this recipe.
  2. (biochemistry, nutrition) protein (uncountable)

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