Caseinnoun
(protein) A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants
Caseinnoun
A proteid substance present in both the animal and the vegetable kingdom. In the animal kingdom it is chiefly found in milk, and constitutes the main part of the curd separated by rennet; in the vegetable kingdom it is found more or less abundantly in the seeds of leguminous plants. Its reactions resemble those of alkali albumin.
Caseinnoun
A knife carried in a sheath or case.
Caseinnoun
A large table knife; - so called from being formerly kept in a case.
Caseinnoun
a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives
Caseinnoun
a water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk)
Casein
Casein ( KAY-see-n, from Latin caseus ) is a family of related phosphoproteins (αS1, αS2, β, κ). These proteins are commonly found in mammalian milk, comprising about 80% of the proteins in cow's milk and between 20% and 60% of the proteins in human milk.
Caseinatenoun
Any of several salts derived from casein via the coagulation of milk protein