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casein

ca·sein
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [key-seen, -see-in, key-seen]
    • /ˈkeɪ sin, -si ɪn, keɪˈsin/
    • /ˈkeɪsiːɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [key-seen, -see-in, key-seen]
    • /ˈkeɪ sin, -si ɪn, keɪˈsin/

Definitions of casein word

  • noun casein a phosphoprotein, precipitated from milk by the action of rennin, forming the basis of cheese: used in the manufacture of plastics and adhesives 3
  • noun casein a phosphoprotein that is one of the chief constituents of milk and the basis of cheese: used in plastics, glues, etc. 3
  • noun casein Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics. 1
  • noun casein Fine Arts. an emulsion made from a solution of this precipitated protein, water, and ammonia carbonate. a paint in which this emulsion is used as a binder. a picture produced with this paint and emulsion. 1
  • noun casein The main protein present in milk and (in coagulated form ) in cheese. It is used in processed foods and in adhesives, paints, and other industrial products. 1
  • noun casein milk protein 1

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Origin of casein

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin cāse(us) cheese1 + -in2

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Parts of speech for Casein

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

casein popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

casein usage trend in Literature

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