ALL meanings of casein
ca·sein
C c - 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 milk protein 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 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 (biochemistry) A proteid substance present in both the animal and the vegetable kingdom found in milk or in the seeds of leguminous plants. 0