nisin en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of group N + streptococci + inhibitory substance.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nisins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
E234 when used as a preservative
Translations (6)
fr nisine (polycyclic peptide) · pl nizyna (polycyclic peptide) · ca nisina (polycyclic peptide) · de Nisin (polycyclic peptide) · ru низи́н (polycyclic peptide) · fi nisiini (polycyclic peptide)