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ca·sein

(kā′sēn′, -sē-ĭn)

A protein that is the major component of milk. It is the basis of cheese and is used in food products and in certain adhesives and paints.

[Ultimately from Latin cāseus, cheese.]

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casein

(ˈkeɪsɪɪn; -siːn)

(Biochemistry) a phosphoprotein, precipitated from milk by the action of rennin, forming the basis of cheese: used in the manufacture of plastics and adhesives. Also called (US): paracasein

[C19: from Latin cāseus cheese + -in]

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ca•sein

(ˈkeɪ sin, -si ɪn, keɪˈsin)

n.

1. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.

a. an emulsion made from a solution of this precipitated protein, water, and ammonia carbonate.

b. a paint in which this emulsion is used as a binder.

[1835–45; < Latin cāse(us) cheese¹ + -in¹]

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Noun	1.	casein - a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives phosphoprotein - containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
	2.	casein - a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk casein paint water-base paint - paint in which water is used as the vehicle

Translations

καζεΐνη

caseina

casein

[ˈkeɪsɪɪn] n (Chem) → caseina

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ca·sein

n. caseína, proteína principal de la leche.

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