rennin

English

/ˈɹɛ.nɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (enzyme) A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.

Etymology

Suffix from English rennet.

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English

rennet

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