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whey definition
whey (hwā, wā)
noun
the thin, watery part of milk, that separates from the thicker part (curds) after coagulation, as in cheese making
Etymology: ME whei < OE hwæg, akin to Du wei < ? IE base *kwei-, slime, muck: see obscene
Related Forms:
- wheyey whey′ey (-ē) adjective
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
whey Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- milk: Crowdie - A simple white cheese, made from the whey of slightly soured milk and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Converse of object
- contain: One Caution: Fabulous Fiber contains whey and is not recommended for those with Cow's Milk Intolerance.
Adjective modifier
- more: It than gives off more whey when it is stirred and warmed.
Modifies a noun
- protein: True ion exchange whey protein is clear in a solution.
Noun used with modifier
- quality: One study examined the effects of supplementation with a high quality whey protein in comparison to casein in healthy adults.
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