soro

Portuguese

/ˈsoɾu/, /ˈsɔɾu/

noun
Definitions
  • serum blood plasma from which the clotting proteins have been removed
  • whey liquid remaining after milk has been curdled
  • (medicine) a solution of water, salt and sugar used to prevent dehydration from diarrhoea or vomiting

Etymology

Inherited from Latin serum (whey).

Origin

Latin

serum

Gloss

whey

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