Egg-Related Terminology

verb to make unable to think clearly; confuse

adjective confused or muddled, as if by being mixed up

• The scientist's mind was addled after working tirelessly on the complex equation.
• I think all that studying has addled my brain.
• His constant partying has really addled his ability to focus.
• The unexpected news left her feeling emotionally addled.

noun the white of an egg, which consists mainly of protein

• Albumen is the protein found in egg whites.
• Did you know albumen is another word for egg white?
• I always separate the albumen from the yolk when making scrambled eggs.
• The albumen of the situation was the underlying truth that nobody wanted to acknowledge.