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- [broh-muh-luh n, -leyn]
- /ˈbroʊ mə lən, -ˌleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [broh-muh-luh n, -leyn]
- /ˈbroʊ mə lən, -ˌleɪn/
Definitions of bromelain word
- noun bromelain an enzyme derived from pineapple, used as an anti-inflammatory agent in homeopathy and as a meat tenderizer in the food industry 3
- noun bromelain an enzyme, found in pineapple, that breaks down protein and is used as a meat tenderizer. 1
- noun bromelain (biochemistry) Either of two proteolytic enzymes, found in pineapples, that are used as meat tenderizers. 0
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Origin of bromelain
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; apparently bromel(in) an earlier name for the enzyme (Bromel(ia) a genus that formerly included the pineapple (see bromeliad) + -in2) + (pap)ain
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Parts of speech for Bromelain
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bromelain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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