(thing) by foulweather Sun Jul 16 2000 at 5:30:43

The clear, gelatinous part of eggs (especially chicken eggs). In fertile eggs, the white serves as a source of nutrients for the developing embryo. It is called "white" because that is the color it takes on when it is cooked. See also egg yolk.

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