Definitions for whey
ʰweɪ, weɪwhey

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. whey, milk wheynoun

   the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

2. wheynoun

   watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates

   "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wheynoun

   The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

2. Etymology: wheye, whei, from hwæg, hweg, from hwajan (cf. West Frisian waai, Dutch wei), perhaps from kʷei 'to pile up, build' (cf. Old Church Slavonic чинъ, Ancient Greek ποιέω, Sanskrit 'body').

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. WHEYnoun

   Etymology: hwœg , Saxon; wey, Dutch.

   1. The thin or serous part of milk, from which the oleose or grumous part is separated.

   I’ll make you feed on curds and whey. William Shakespeare.

   Milk is nothing but blood turned white, by being diluted with a greater quantity of serum or whey in the glandules of the breast. Gideon Harvey, on Consumptions.

   2. It is used of any thing white and thin.

   Those linnen cheeks of thine
   Are counsellors to fear. What, soldiers whey face! William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. WHEY

   WHEY (88.9 FM, "Hey 88.9") is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve North Muskegon, Michigan, United States. The station is owned and operated by Muskegon Community Radio Broadcast Company. WHEY broadcasts a Christian Alternative Rock music format serving the Muskegon, Michigan, area.

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1. whey

   Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained during the process of making cheese. It is a byproduct of the cheese-making process and is rich in protein and other nutrients. It is often used in making whey protein supplements for athletes, as well as in baking and cooking.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wheynoun

   the serum, or watery part, of milk, separated from the more thick or coagulable part, esp. in the process of making cheese

2. Etymology: [AS. hwg; cf. D. wei, hui, Fries. weye, LG. wey, waje. ]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Whey

   Whey or milk serum is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. It is a by-product of the manufacture of cheese or casein and has several commercial uses. Sweet whey is manufactured during the making of rennet types of hard cheese like cheddar or Swiss cheese. Acid whey is a byproduct produced during the making of acid types of dairy products such as cottage cheese or strained yogurt.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Whey

   hwā, n. the watery part of milk, separated from the curd, esp. in making cheese.—adjs. Whey′ey, Whey′ish, of whey: like whey.—n. Whey′-face, a pale or white face, caused by fright.—adj. Whey′-faced.—ns. Whey′ishness; Whey′-tub. [A.S, hwǽg; Low Ger. wey.]

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1. • Dairy Product
   • Serum

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of whey in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of whey in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of whey in a Sentence

1. Rajani Katta:

   Although this study didn't address whey protein supplements, those have been linked to severe acne in some cases, and I would recommend stopping those, i always emphasize, though, that any dietary change would be used in addition to medical therapy and not in place of medical therapy.

2. Jaime Mass:

   If the whey is processed carefully and at low temperatures, it will contain naturally occurring immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, lactoferrin is actually a component of the immune system, supporting our overall immune health and helping us to fight off infections.

3. Jennifer Anderson:

   We’re hoping that we can help create a demand for it, then, other yogurt makers will be motivated to start selling their whey.

4. Emily Martorano:

   Whey protein is one of the most absorbable forms of protein and it contains a very wide range of amino acids, so this is the best bet for someone who's looking to build muscle, build strength while also losing fat and weight.

5. Tara Collingwood:

   I typically recommend whey-based protein powders to my clients, especially athletes, because research shows they are most effective for replenishing tired muscles.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=whey
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Whey
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=whey
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whey
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=whey
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=whey