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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

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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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