casein

Other forms: caseins

Definitions of casein
  1. noun
    a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives
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    type of:
    phosphoprotein
    containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
  2. noun
    a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk
    synonyms: casein paint
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    type of:
    water-base paint
    paint in which water is used as the vehicle
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