rennin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/
Etymology
Etymology tree English rennet Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English rennin From rennet + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rennins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
Translations (6)
es quimosina (enzyme) · fr chymosine (enzyme) · it chimosina (enzyme) · gl quimosina (enzyme) · fi renniini (enzyme) · es rennina (enzyme)