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1. (n.) casein
a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
2. casein
an emulsion made from a solution of this precipitated protein, water, and ammonia carbonate.
3. casein
a paint in which this emulsion is used as a binder.
Etymology: (1835–45; < L cāse(us)cheese1+ -in1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) casein
a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives
2. (noun) casein paint, casein
a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk
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1. (noun) casein
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
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