About The Word Casein
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Casein
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What's The Definition Of Casein?
[n] a water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk)
[n] a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives Synonyms | Synonyms for Casein: casein paint Related Terms | Find terms related to Casein: See Also | phosphoprotein | water-base paint Casein In Webster's Dictionary \Ca"se*in\, n. [Cf. F. cas['e]ine, fr. L. caseur cheese.
Cf. {Cheese}.] (Physiol. Chem.)
A proteid substance present in both the animal and the
vegetable kingdom. In the animal kingdom it is chiefly found
in milk, and constitutes the main part of the curd separated
by rennet; in the vegetable kingdom it is found more or less
abundantly in the seeds of leguminous plants. Its reactions
resemble those of alkali albumin. [Written also {caseine}.]
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