Casein
['keɪsiːn;-sɪɪn] or ['kesɪɪn]
Definition
(noun.) a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives.
Typed by Elinor--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A proteid substance present in both the animal and the vegetable kingdom. In the animal kingdom it is chiefly found in milk, and constitutes the main part of the curd separated by rennet; in the vegetable kingdom it is found more or less abundantly in the seeds of leguminous plants. Its reactions resemble those of alkali albumin.
Checker: Phelps
Definition
n. an organic substance contained in milk and cheese.—adjs. Cā′sēic; Cā′sēous pertaining to cheese.
Typed by Andy