# Haugh unit

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A unit of measure of egg protein quality, based on the egg's weight and the height of the albumen immediately around the yolk.

## Etymology
Introduced by Raymond Haugh in 1937.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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