noun
- a protein found in milk that is used to make cheese, plastics, and adhesives
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Casein is the main protein component of cow’s milk.
- The cheese-making process involves separating casein from whey.
- Industrial casein is used to manufacture certain types of plastic.
- Some protein supplements contain casein powder.
- Casein glue was commonly used in woodworking before synthetic adhesives.
- The laboratory tested the milk sample for casein content.