ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rennin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Rennin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.

Meaning

(biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme, obtained from the gastric juice of the abomasum of calves, used to coagulate milk and make cheese.

Word Forms

Synonyms for rennin

Depending on context, synonyms include chymosin, rennase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chymosin, rennase, rennet, renninogen, renin, caseinase.

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