rennin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛ.nɪn/

Word forms

rennin rennins

Etymology

From rennet + -in.

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