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
- rennins
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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