English Explanatory Dictionary

papain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A proteolytic enzyme in papaya fruit which can be used to tenderize meat.

Word forms

papain papains

Etymology

Attested since the late 1800s. From papaya + -in.

Derived words

papainase
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